Finding the Third Proportional to 229,818 and 356,757
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Solution
The third proportional to 229,818 and 356,757 is: 553,810.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
229,818 : 356,757 = 356,757 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
229,818/356,757 = 356,757/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
229,818x = 356,757 × 356,757 - Step 4: Simplify right side
229,818x = 127,275,557,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,275,557,049/229,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 553,810.22
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