Finding the Third Proportional to 226,749 and 353,908.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 226,749 and 353,908.50 is: 552,378.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226,749 : 353,908.50 = 353,908.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226,749/353,908.50 = 353,908.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226,749x = 353,908.50 × 353,908.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226,749x = 125,251,226,372.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,251,226,372.25/226,749 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 552,378.30
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