Finding the Third Proportional to 223,569 and 338,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,569 and 338,244 is: 511,739.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,569 : 338,244 = 338,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,569/338,244 = 338,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,569x = 338,244 × 338,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,569x = 114,409,003,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,409,003,536/223,569 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 511,739.12
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