Finding the Third Proportional to 226,746 and 353,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 226,746 and 353,904 is: 552,371.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226,746 : 353,904 = 353,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226,746/353,904 = 353,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226,746x = 353,904 × 353,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226,746x = 125,248,041,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,248,041,216/226,746 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 552,371.56
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