Finding the Third Proportional to 223,400 and 330,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,400 and 330,726 is: 489,613.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,400 : 330,726 = 330,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,400/330,726 = 330,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,400x = 330,726 × 330,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,400x = 109,379,687,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,379,687,076/223,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 489,613.64
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