Finding the Third Proportional to 227,550 and 306,327
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Solution
The third proportional to 227,550 and 306,327 is: 412,376.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
227,550 : 306,327 = 306,327 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
227,550/306,327 = 306,327/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
227,550x = 306,327 × 306,327 - Step 4: Simplify right side
227,550x = 93,836,230,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,836,230,929/227,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 412,376.32
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