Finding the Third Proportional to 223,502 and 349,653
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,502 and 349,653 is: 547,007.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,502 : 349,653 = 349,653 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,502/349,653 = 349,653/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,502x = 349,653 × 349,653 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,502x = 122,257,220,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 122,257,220,409/223,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 547,007.28
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