Finding the Third Proportional to 229,473 and 309,177
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Solution
The third proportional to 229,473 and 309,177 is: 416,564.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
229,473 : 309,177 = 309,177 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
229,473/309,177 = 309,177/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
229,473x = 309,177 × 309,177 - Step 4: Simplify right side
229,473x = 95,590,417,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,590,417,329/229,473 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 416,564.99
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