Finding the Third Proportional to 229,376 and 337,302
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Solution
The third proportional to 229,376 and 337,302 is: 496,009.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
229,376 : 337,302 = 337,302 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
229,376/337,302 = 337,302/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
229,376x = 337,302 × 337,302 - Step 4: Simplify right side
229,376x = 113,772,639,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,772,639,204/229,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 496,009.34
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