Finding the Third Proportional to 223,967 and 339,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,967 and 339,504 is: 514,642.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,967 : 339,504 = 339,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,967/339,504 = 339,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,967x = 339,504 × 339,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,967x = 115,262,966,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,262,966,016/223,967 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 514,642.63
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