Finding the Third Proportional to 223,115.63 and 339,902.44
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,115.63 and 339,902.44 is: 517,819.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,115.63 : 339,902.44 = 339,902.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,115.63/339,902.44 = 339,902.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,115.63x = 339,902.44 × 339,902.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,115.63x = 115,533,667,018.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,533,667,018.44/223,115.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 517,819.70
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