Finding the Third Proportional to 223,130 and 339,929
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,130 and 339,929 is: 517,867.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,130 : 339,929 = 339,929 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,130/339,929 = 339,929/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,130x = 339,929 × 339,929 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,130x = 115,551,725,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,551,725,041/223,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 517,867.27
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