Finding the Third Proportional to 223,812 and 347,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,812 and 347,064 is: 538,190.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,812 : 347,064 = 347,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,812/347,064 = 347,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,812x = 347,064 × 347,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,812x = 120,453,420,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,453,420,096/223,812 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 538,190.18
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