Finding the Third Proportional to 223,787 and 341,525
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,787 and 341,525 is: 521,206.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,787 : 341,525 = 341,525 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,787/341,525 = 341,525/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,787x = 341,525 × 341,525 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,787x = 116,639,325,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 116,639,325,625/223,787 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 521,206.89
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