Finding the Third Proportional to 227,802 and 339,819
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Solution
The third proportional to 227,802 and 339,819 is: 506,918.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
227,802 : 339,819 = 339,819 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
227,802/339,819 = 339,819/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
227,802x = 339,819 × 339,819 - Step 4: Simplify right side
227,802x = 115,476,952,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,476,952,761/227,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 506,918.08
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