Finding the Third Proportional to 226,090 and 349,921
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Solution
The third proportional to 226,090 and 349,921 is: 541,575.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226,090 : 349,921 = 349,921 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226,090/349,921 = 349,921/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226,090x = 349,921 × 349,921 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226,090x = 122,444,706,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,444,706,241/226,090 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 541,575.06
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