Finding the Third Proportional to 226,360 and 339,567
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Solution
The third proportional to 226,360 and 339,567 is: 509,391.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226,360 : 339,567 = 339,567 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226,360/339,567 = 339,567/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226,360x = 339,567 × 339,567 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226,360x = 115,305,747,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,305,747,489/226,360 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 509,391.00
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