Finding the Third Proportional to 226,320 and 471,236
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Solution
The third proportional to 226,320 and 471,236 is: 981,191.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226,320 : 471,236 = 471,236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226,320/471,236 = 471,236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226,320x = 471,236 × 471,236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226,320x = 222,063,367,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 222,063,367,696/226,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 981,191.97
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