Finding the Third Proportional to 226,282 and 446,854
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Solution
The third proportional to 226,282 and 446,854 is: 882,432.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226,282 : 446,854 = 446,854 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226,282/446,854 = 446,854/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226,282x = 446,854 × 446,854 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226,282x = 199,678,497,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,678,497,316/226,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 882,432.09
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