Finding the Third Proportional to 226,848 and 335,086
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Solution
The third proportional to 226,848 and 335,086 is: 494,968.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226,848 : 335,086 = 335,086 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226,848/335,086 = 335,086/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226,848x = 335,086 × 335,086 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226,848x = 112,282,627,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,282,627,396/226,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494,968.56
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