Finding the Third Proportional to 223,609 and 334,527
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,609 and 334,527 is: 500,464.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,609 : 334,527 = 334,527 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,609/334,527 = 334,527/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,609x = 334,527 × 334,527 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,609x = 111,908,313,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,908,313,729/223,609 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 500,464.26
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