Finding the Third Proportional to 223,578 and 348,979
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,578 and 348,979 is: 544,715.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,578 : 348,979 = 348,979 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,578/348,979 = 348,979/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,578x = 348,979 × 348,979 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,578x = 121,786,342,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 121,786,342,441/223,578 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 544,715.23
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