Finding the Third Proportional to 229,094 and 503,356
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Solution
The third proportional to 229,094 and 503,356 is: 1,105,953.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
229,094 : 503,356 = 503,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
229,094/503,356 = 503,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
229,094x = 503,356 × 503,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
229,094x = 253,367,262,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 253,367,262,736/229,094 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,105,953.29
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