Finding the Third Proportional to 226,276 and 446,838
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Solution
The third proportional to 226,276 and 446,838 is: 882,392.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226,276 : 446,838 = 446,838 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226,276/446,838 = 446,838/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226,276x = 446,838 × 446,838 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226,276x = 199,664,198,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,664,198,244/226,276 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 882,392.29
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