Finding the Third Proportional to 229,054 and 346,090
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Solution
The third proportional to 229,054 and 346,090 is: 522,925.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
229,054 : 346,090 = 346,090 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
229,054/346,090 = 346,090/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
229,054x = 346,090 × 346,090 - Step 4: Simplify right side
229,054x = 119,778,288,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,778,288,100/229,054 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 522,925.98
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