Finding the Third Proportional to 229,024 and 336,695
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Solution
The third proportional to 229,024 and 336,695 is: 494,985.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
229,024 : 336,695 = 336,695 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
229,024/336,695 = 336,695/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
229,024x = 336,695 × 336,695 - Step 4: Simplify right side
229,024x = 113,363,523,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,363,523,025/229,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494,985.34
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