Finding the Third Proportional to 223,268 and 312,298
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,268 and 312,298 is: 436,829.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,268 : 312,298 = 312,298 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,268/312,298 = 312,298/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,268x = 312,298 × 312,298 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,268x = 97,530,040,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,530,040,804/223,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436,829.46
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