Finding the Third Proportional to 223,100 and 339,878
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,100 and 339,878 is: 517,781.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,100 : 339,878 = 339,878 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,100/339,878 = 339,878/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,100x = 339,878 × 339,878 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,100x = 115,517,054,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,517,054,884/223,100 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 517,781.51
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