Finding the Third Proportional to 227,490 and 356,833
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Solution
The third proportional to 227,490 and 356,833 is: 559,715.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
227,490 : 356,833 = 356,833 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
227,490/356,833 = 356,833/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
227,490x = 356,833 × 356,833 - Step 4: Simplify right side
227,490x = 127,329,789,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,329,789,889/227,490 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 559,715.99
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