Finding the Third Proportional to 226,104 and 349,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 226,104 and 349,944 is: 541,612.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226,104 : 349,944 = 349,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226,104/349,944 = 349,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226,104x = 349,944 × 349,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226,104x = 122,460,803,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,460,803,136/226,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 541,612.72
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