Finding the Third Proportional to 226,748 and 353,907
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Solution
The third proportional to 226,748 and 353,907 is: 552,376.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226,748 : 353,907 = 353,907 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226,748/353,907 = 353,907/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226,748x = 353,907 × 353,907 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226,748x = 125,250,164,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,250,164,649/226,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 552,376.05
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