Finding the Third Proportional to 226,133 and 307,111
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Solution
The third proportional to 226,133 and 307,111 is: 417,087.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226,133 : 307,111 = 307,111 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226,133/307,111 = 307,111/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226,133x = 307,111 × 307,111 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226,133x = 94,317,166,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,317,166,321/226,133 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 417,087.14
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