Finding the Third Proportional to 227,626 and 344,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 227,626 and 344,570 is: 521,594.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
227,626 : 344,570 = 344,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
227,626/344,570 = 344,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
227,626x = 344,570 × 344,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
227,626x = 118,728,484,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,728,484,900/227,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 521,594.57
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