Finding the Third Proportional to 229,588 and 307,914
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Solution
The third proportional to 229,588 and 307,914 is: 412,961.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
229,588 : 307,914 = 307,914 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
229,588/307,914 = 307,914/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
229,588x = 307,914 × 307,914 - Step 4: Simplify right side
229,588x = 94,811,031,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,811,031,396/229,588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 412,961.62
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