Finding the Third Proportional to 227,484 and 356,823
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Solution
The third proportional to 227,484 and 356,823 is: 559,699.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
227,484 : 356,823 = 356,823 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
227,484/356,823 = 356,823/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
227,484x = 356,823 × 356,823 - Step 4: Simplify right side
227,484x = 127,322,653,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,322,653,329/227,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 559,699.38
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