Finding the Third Proportional to 227,612 and 351,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 227,612 and 351,684 is: 543,388.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
227,612 : 351,684 = 351,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
227,612/351,684 = 351,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
227,612x = 351,684 × 351,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
227,612x = 123,681,635,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,681,635,856/227,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 543,388.03
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