Finding the Third Proportional to 226,750 and 353,910
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Solution
The third proportional to 226,750 and 353,910 is: 552,380.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226,750 : 353,910 = 353,910 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226,750/353,910 = 353,910/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226,750x = 353,910 × 353,910 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226,750x = 125,252,288,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,252,288,100/226,750 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 552,380.54
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