Finding the Third Proportional to 226,367 and 306,335
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Solution
The third proportional to 226,367 and 306,335 is: 414,553.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226,367 : 306,335 = 306,335 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226,367/306,335 = 306,335/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226,367x = 306,335 × 306,335 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226,367x = 93,841,132,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,841,132,225/226,367 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 414,553.06
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