Finding the Third Proportional to 223,884 and 346,644
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,884 and 346,644 is: 536,715.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,884 : 346,644 = 346,644 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,884/346,644 = 346,644/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,884x = 346,644 × 346,644 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,884x = 120,162,062,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,162,062,736/223,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 536,715.72
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