Finding the Third Proportional to 223,412 and 312,519
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,412 and 312,519 is: 437,165.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,412 : 312,519 = 312,519 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,412/312,519 = 312,519/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,412x = 312,519 × 312,519 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,412x = 97,668,125,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,668,125,361/223,412 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 437,165.98
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