Finding the Third Proportional to 223,886 and 346,673
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,886 and 346,673 is: 536,800.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,886 : 346,673 = 346,673 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,886/346,673 = 346,673/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,886x = 346,673 × 346,673 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,886x = 120,182,168,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,182,168,929/223,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 536,800.73
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