Finding the Third Proportional to 229,322 and 354,207
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Solution
The third proportional to 229,322 and 354,207 is: 547,102.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
229,322 : 354,207 = 354,207 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
229,322/354,207 = 354,207/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
229,322x = 354,207 × 354,207 - Step 4: Simplify right side
229,322x = 125,462,598,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,462,598,849/229,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 547,102.32
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