Finding the Third Proportional to 223,934 and 346,718
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,934 and 346,718 is: 536,825.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,934 : 346,718 = 346,718 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,934/346,718 = 346,718/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,934x = 346,718 × 346,718 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,934x = 120,213,371,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,213,371,524/223,934 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 536,825.01
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