Finding the Third Proportional to 227,358 and 356,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 227,358 and 356,670 is: 559,529.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
227,358 : 356,670 = 356,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
227,358/356,670 = 356,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
227,358x = 356,670 × 356,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
227,358x = 127,213,488,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,213,488,900/227,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 559,529.42
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