Finding the Third Proportional to 223,284 and 334,966.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,284 and 334,966.50 is: 502,510.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,284 : 334,966.50 = 334,966.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,284/334,966.50 = 334,966.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,284x = 334,966.50 × 334,966.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,284x = 112,202,556,122.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,202,556,122.25/223,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 502,510.51
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