Finding the Third Proportional to 229,354 and 350,618
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Solution
The third proportional to 229,354 and 350,618 is: 535,996.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
229,354 : 350,618 = 350,618 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
229,354/350,618 = 350,618/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
229,354x = 350,618 × 350,618 - Step 4: Simplify right side
229,354x = 122,932,981,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,932,981,924/229,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535,996.68
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