Finding the Third Proportional to 227,016 and 365,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 227,016 and 365,784 is: 589,376.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
227,016 : 365,784 = 365,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
227,016/365,784 = 365,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
227,016x = 365,784 × 365,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
227,016x = 133,797,934,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,797,934,656/227,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 589,376.67
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