Finding the Third Proportional to 226,754 and 353,914
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Solution
The third proportional to 226,754 and 353,914 is: 552,383.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226,754 : 353,914 = 353,914 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226,754/353,914 = 353,914/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226,754x = 353,914 × 353,914 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226,754x = 125,255,119,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,255,119,396/226,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 552,383.28
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