Finding the Third Proportional to 223,047 and 317,943
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,047 and 317,943 is: 453,212.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,047 : 317,943 = 317,943 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,047/317,943 = 317,943/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,047x = 317,943 × 317,943 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,047x = 101,087,751,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,087,751,249/223,047 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 453,212.78
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