Finding the Third Proportional to 226,736 and 353,890
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Solution
The third proportional to 226,736 and 353,890 is: 552,352.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226,736 : 353,890 = 353,890 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226,736/353,890 = 353,890/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226,736x = 353,890 × 353,890 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226,736x = 125,238,132,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,238,132,100/226,736 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 552,352.22
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