Finding the Third Proportional to 226,710 and 333,153
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Solution
The third proportional to 226,710 and 333,153 is: 489,572.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226,710 : 333,153 = 333,153 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226,710/333,153 = 333,153/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226,710x = 333,153 × 333,153 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226,710x = 110,990,921,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,990,921,409/226,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 489,572.24
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