Finding the Third Proportional to 223,870 and 310,284
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,870 and 310,284 is: 430,053.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,870 : 310,284 = 310,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,870/310,284 = 310,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,870x = 310,284 × 310,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,870x = 96,276,160,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,276,160,656/223,870 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 430,053.87
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