Finding the Third Proportional to 226,176 and 339,291
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Solution
The third proportional to 226,176 and 339,291 is: 508,977.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226,176 : 339,291 = 339,291 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226,176/339,291 = 339,291/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226,176x = 339,291 × 339,291 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226,176x = 115,118,382,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,118,382,681/226,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 508,977.00
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