Finding the Third Proportional to 227,802 and 350,625
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Solution
The third proportional to 227,802 and 350,625 is: 539,669.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
227,802 : 350,625 = 350,625 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
227,802/350,625 = 350,625/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
227,802x = 350,625 × 350,625 - Step 4: Simplify right side
227,802x = 122,937,890,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,937,890,625/227,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 539,669.94
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