Finding the Third Proportional to 223,264 and 312,292
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,264 and 312,292 is: 436,820.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,264 : 312,292 = 312,292 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,264/312,292 = 312,292/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,264x = 312,292 × 312,292 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,264x = 97,526,293,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,526,293,264/223,264 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436,820.51
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