Finding the Third Proportional to 227,656 and 334,103
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Solution
The third proportional to 227,656 and 334,103 is: 490,322.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
227,656 : 334,103 = 334,103 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
227,656/334,103 = 334,103/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
227,656x = 334,103 × 334,103 - Step 4: Simplify right side
227,656x = 111,624,814,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,624,814,609/227,656 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 490,322.30
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