Finding the Third Proportional to 223,164 and 312,138
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,164 and 312,138 is: 436,585.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,164 : 312,138 = 312,138 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,164/312,138 = 312,138/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,164x = 312,138 × 312,138 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,164x = 97,430,131,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,430,131,044/223,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436,585.34
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