Finding the Third Proportional to 223,832 and 354,428
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,832 and 354,428 is: 561,220.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,832 : 354,428 = 354,428 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,832/354,428 = 354,428/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,832x = 354,428 × 354,428 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,832x = 125,619,207,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,619,207,184/223,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 561,220.95
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