Finding the Third Proportional to 226,032 and 350,211
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Solution
The third proportional to 226,032 and 350,211 is: 542,612.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226,032 : 350,211 = 350,211 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226,032/350,211 = 350,211/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226,032x = 350,211 × 350,211 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226,032x = 122,647,744,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,647,744,521/226,032 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 542,612.30
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