Finding the Third Proportional to 229,496 and 350,824
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Solution
The third proportional to 229,496 and 350,824 is: 536,294.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
229,496 : 350,824 = 350,824 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
229,496/350,824 = 350,824/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
229,496x = 350,824 × 350,824 - Step 4: Simplify right side
229,496x = 123,077,478,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,077,478,976/229,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 536,294.66
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