Finding the Third Proportional to 223,584 and 359,028
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,584 and 359,028 is: 576,522.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,584 : 359,028 = 359,028 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,584/359,028 = 359,028/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,584x = 359,028 × 359,028 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,584x = 128,901,104,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,901,104,784/223,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 576,522.04
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