Finding the Third Proportional to 226,724 and 369,610
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Solution
The third proportional to 226,724 and 369,610 is: 602,545.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226,724 : 369,610 = 369,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226,724/369,610 = 369,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226,724x = 369,610 × 369,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226,724x = 136,611,552,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,611,552,100/226,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 602,545.62
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