Finding the Third Proportional to 227,548 and 306,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 227,548 and 306,324 is: 412,371.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
227,548 : 306,324 = 306,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
227,548/306,324 = 306,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
227,548x = 306,324 × 306,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
227,548x = 93,834,392,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,834,392,976/227,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 412,371.86
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