Finding the Third Proportional to 227,292 and 347,856
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Solution
The third proportional to 227,292 and 347,856 is: 532,371.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
227,292 : 347,856 = 347,856 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
227,292/347,856 = 347,856/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
227,292x = 347,856 × 347,856 - Step 4: Simplify right side
227,292x = 121,003,796,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,003,796,736/227,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 532,371.56
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