Finding the Third Proportional to 223,552 and 343,104
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,552 and 343,104 is: 526,590.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,552 : 343,104 = 343,104 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,552/343,104 = 343,104/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,552x = 343,104 × 343,104 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,552x = 117,720,354,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 117,720,354,816/223,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 526,590.48
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