Finding the Third Proportional to 223,876 and 347,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,876 and 347,154 is: 538,315.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,876 : 347,154 = 347,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,876/347,154 = 347,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,876x = 347,154 × 347,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,876x = 120,515,899,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,515,899,716/223,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 538,315.41
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