Finding the Third Proportional to 226,072 and 349,500
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Solution
The third proportional to 226,072 and 349,500 is: 540,315.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226,072 : 349,500 = 349,500 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226,072/349,500 = 349,500/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226,072x = 349,500 × 349,500 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226,072x = 122,150,250,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,150,250,000/226,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 540,315.70
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