Finding the Third Proportional to 227,056 and 343,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 227,056 and 343,728 is: 520,351.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
227,056 : 343,728 = 343,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
227,056/343,728 = 343,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
227,056x = 343,728 × 343,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
227,056x = 118,148,937,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,148,937,984/227,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 520,351.53
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