Finding the Third Proportional to 227,354 and 339,625
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Solution
The third proportional to 227,354 and 339,625 is: 507,337.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
227,354 : 339,625 = 339,625 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
227,354/339,625 = 339,625/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
227,354x = 339,625 × 339,625 - Step 4: Simplify right side
227,354x = 115,345,140,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,345,140,625/227,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507,337.19
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