Finding the Third Proportional to 223,783 and 341,518.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,783 and 341,518.50 is: 521,196.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,783 : 341,518.50 = 341,518.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,783/341,518.50 = 341,518.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,783x = 341,518.50 × 341,518.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,783x = 116,634,885,842.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,634,885,842.25/223,783 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 521,196.36
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