Finding the Third Proportional to 227,676 and 365,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 227,676 and 365,814 is: 587,764.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
227,676 : 365,814 = 365,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
227,676/365,814 = 365,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
227,676x = 365,814 × 365,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
227,676x = 133,819,882,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,819,882,596/227,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 587,764.55
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