Finding the Third Proportional to 223,786 and 341,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,786 and 341,524 is: 521,206.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,786 : 341,524 = 341,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,786/341,524 = 341,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,786x = 341,524 × 341,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,786x = 116,638,642,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,638,642,576/223,786 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 521,206.16
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