Finding the Third Proportional to 226,018 and 332,019
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Solution
The third proportional to 226,018 and 332,019 is: 487,733.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226,018 : 332,019 = 332,019 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226,018/332,019 = 332,019/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226,018x = 332,019 × 332,019 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226,018x = 110,236,616,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,236,616,361/226,018 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 487,733.79
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