Finding the Third Proportional to 229,332 and 354,222
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Solution
The third proportional to 229,332 and 354,222 is: 547,124.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
229,332 : 354,222 = 354,222 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
229,332/354,222 = 354,222/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
229,332x = 354,222 × 354,222 - Step 4: Simplify right side
229,332x = 125,473,225,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,473,225,284/229,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 547,124.80
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