Finding the Third Proportional to 226,056 and 357,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 226,056 and 357,876 is: 566,564.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226,056 : 357,876 = 357,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226,056/357,876 = 357,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226,056x = 357,876 × 357,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226,056x = 128,075,231,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,075,231,376/226,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 566,564.18
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