Finding the Third Proportional to 223.50 and 335.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 223.50 and 335.06 is: 502.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223.50 : 335.06 = 335.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223.50/335.06 = 335.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223.50x = 335.06 × 335.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223.50x = 112,266.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,266.88/223.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 502.31
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