Finding the Third Proportional to 223,547 and 338,210
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,547 and 338,210 is: 511,686.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,547 : 338,210 = 338,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,547/338,210 = 338,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,547x = 338,210 × 338,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,547x = 114,386,004,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,386,004,100/223,547 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 511,686.60
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