Finding the Third Proportional to 227,058 and 351,575.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 227,058 and 351,575.25 is: 544,377.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
227,058 : 351,575.25 = 351,575.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
227,058/351,575.25 = 351,575.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
227,058x = 351,575.25 × 351,575.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
227,058x = 123,605,156,412.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,605,156,412.56/227,058 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,377.02
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