Finding the Third Proportional to 229,050 and 356,662
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Solution
The third proportional to 229,050 and 356,662 is: 555,371.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
229,050 : 356,662 = 356,662 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
229,050/356,662 = 356,662/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
229,050x = 356,662 × 356,662 - Step 4: Simplify right side
229,050x = 127,207,782,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,207,782,244/229,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 555,371.24
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