Finding the Third Proportional to 226,069 and 352,765
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Solution
The third proportional to 226,069 and 352,765 is: 550,465.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226,069 : 352,765 = 352,765 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226,069/352,765 = 352,765/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226,069x = 352,765 × 352,765 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226,069x = 124,443,145,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,443,145,225/226,069 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 550,465.32
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