Finding the Third Proportional to 223,842 and 347,112
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,842 and 347,112 is: 538,266.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,842 : 347,112 = 347,112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,842/347,112 = 347,112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,842x = 347,112 × 347,112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,842x = 120,486,740,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,486,740,544/223,842 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 538,266.90
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