Finding the Third Proportional to 227,077 and 343,759.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 227,077 and 343,759.50 is: 520,398.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
227,077 : 343,759.50 = 343,759.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
227,077/343,759.50 = 343,759.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
227,077x = 343,759.50 × 343,759.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
227,077x = 118,170,593,840.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,170,593,840.25/227,077 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 520,398.78
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