Finding the Third Proportional to 226,953 and 329,788
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Solution
The third proportional to 226,953 and 329,788 is: 479,218.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
226,953 : 329,788 = 329,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
226,953/329,788 = 329,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
226,953x = 329,788 × 329,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
226,953x = 108,760,124,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,760,124,944/226,953 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 479,218.71
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