Finding the Third Proportional to 227,446 and 356,751
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Solution
The third proportional to 227,446 and 356,751 is: 559,567.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
227,446 : 356,751 = 356,751 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
227,446/356,751 = 356,751/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
227,446x = 356,751 × 356,751 - Step 4: Simplify right side
227,446x = 127,271,276,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,271,276,001/227,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 559,567.00
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