Finding the Third Proportional to 229,324 and 354,210
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Solution
The third proportional to 229,324 and 354,210 is: 547,106.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
229,324 : 354,210 = 354,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
229,324/354,210 = 354,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
229,324x = 354,210 × 354,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
229,324x = 125,464,724,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,464,724,100/229,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 547,106.82
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