Finding the Third Proportional to 229,052 and 356,666
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Solution
The third proportional to 229,052 and 356,666 is: 555,378.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
229,052 : 356,666 = 356,666 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
229,052/356,666 = 356,666/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
229,052x = 356,666 × 356,666 - Step 4: Simplify right side
229,052x = 127,210,635,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,210,635,556/229,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 555,378.85
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