Finding the Third Proportional to 227,340 and 344,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 227,340 and 344,168 is: 521,032.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
227,340 : 344,168 = 344,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
227,340/344,168 = 344,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
227,340x = 344,168 × 344,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
227,340x = 118,451,612,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,451,612,224/227,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 521,032.87
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