Finding the Third Proportional to 227,329 and 344,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 227,329 and 344,152 is: 521,009.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
227,329 : 344,152 = 344,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
227,329/344,152 = 344,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
227,329x = 344,152 × 344,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
227,329x = 118,440,599,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,440,599,104/227,329 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 521,009.63
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