Finding the Third Proportional to 227,070 and 308,526
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Solution
The third proportional to 227,070 and 308,526 is: 419,202.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
227,070 : 308,526 = 308,526 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
227,070/308,526 = 308,526/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
227,070x = 308,526 × 308,526 - Step 4: Simplify right side
227,070x = 95,188,292,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,188,292,676/227,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 419,202.42
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