Finding the Third Proportional to 226,274 and 335,496
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Solution
The third proportional to 226,274 and 335,496 is: 497,439.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226,274 : 335,496 = 335,496 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226,274/335,496 = 335,496/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226,274x = 335,496 × 335,496 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226,274x = 112,557,566,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,557,566,016/226,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 497,439.24
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