Finding the Third Proportional to 226,880 and 333,768
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Solution
The third proportional to 226,880 and 333,768 is: 491,013.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226,880 : 333,768 = 333,768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226,880/333,768 = 333,768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226,880x = 333,768 × 333,768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226,880x = 111,401,077,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,401,077,824/226,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 491,013.21
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