Finding the Third Proportional to 227,324 and 356,633
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Solution
The third proportional to 227,324 and 356,633 is: 559,497.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
227,324 : 356,633 = 356,633 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
227,324/356,633 = 356,633/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
227,324x = 356,633 × 356,633 - Step 4: Simplify right side
227,324x = 127,187,096,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,187,096,689/227,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 559,497.00
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