Finding the Third Proportional to 226,688 and 333,759
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Solution
The third proportional to 226,688 and 333,759 is: 491,402.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226,688 : 333,759 = 333,759 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226,688/333,759 = 333,759/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226,688x = 333,759 × 333,759 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226,688x = 111,395,070,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,395,070,081/226,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 491,402.59
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