Finding the Third Proportional to 226,676 and 333,102
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Solution
The third proportional to 226,676 and 333,102 is: 489,495.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226,676 : 333,102 = 333,102 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226,676/333,102 = 333,102/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226,676x = 333,102 × 333,102 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226,676x = 110,956,942,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,956,942,404/226,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 489,495.77
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