Finding the Third Proportional to 223,376 and 340,329
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,376 and 340,329 is: 518,515.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,376 : 340,329 = 340,329 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,376/340,329 = 340,329/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,376x = 340,329 × 340,329 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,376x = 115,823,828,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,823,828,241/223,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 518,515.10
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