Finding the Third Proportional to 226,324 and 341,792
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Solution
The third proportional to 226,324 and 341,792 is: 516,170.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226,324 : 341,792 = 341,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226,324/341,792 = 341,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226,324x = 341,792 × 341,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226,324x = 116,821,771,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,821,771,264/226,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 516,170.50
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