Finding the Third Proportional to 227,674 and 365,811
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Solution
The third proportional to 227,674 and 365,811 is: 587,760.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
227,674 : 365,811 = 365,811 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
227,674/365,811 = 365,811/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
227,674x = 365,811 × 365,811 - Step 4: Simplify right side
227,674x = 133,817,687,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,817,687,721/227,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 587,760.08
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