Finding the Third Proportional to 227,374 and 356,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 227,374 and 356,694 is: 559,565.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
227,374 : 356,694 = 356,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
227,374/356,694 = 356,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
227,374x = 356,694 × 356,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
227,374x = 127,230,609,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,230,609,636/227,374 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 559,565.34
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