Finding the Third Proportional to 229,395 and 354,321
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Solution
The third proportional to 229,395 and 354,321 is: 547,280.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
229,395 : 354,321 = 354,321 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
229,395/354,321 = 354,321/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
229,395x = 354,321 × 354,321 - Step 4: Simplify right side
229,395x = 125,543,371,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,543,371,041/229,395 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 547,280.33
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