Finding the Third Proportional to 227,522 and 313,635
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Solution
The third proportional to 227,522 and 313,635 is: 432,340.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
227,522 : 313,635 = 313,635 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
227,522/313,635 = 313,635/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
227,522x = 313,635 × 313,635 - Step 4: Simplify right side
227,522x = 98,366,913,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,366,913,225/227,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 432,340.23
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