Finding the Third Proportional to 223,099 and 339,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,099 and 339,876 is: 517,777.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,099 : 339,876 = 339,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,099/339,876 = 339,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,099x = 339,876 × 339,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,099x = 115,515,695,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,515,695,376/223,099 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 517,777.74
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