Finding the Third Proportional to 227,892 and 353,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 227,892 and 353,784 is: 549,221.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
227,892 : 353,784 = 353,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
227,892/353,784 = 353,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
227,892x = 353,784 × 353,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
227,892x = 125,163,118,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,163,118,656/227,892 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 549,221.20
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