Finding the Third Proportional to 223,968 and 322,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,968 and 322,704 is: 464,967.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,968 : 322,704 = 322,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,968/322,704 = 322,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,968x = 322,704 × 322,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,968x = 104,137,871,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,137,871,616/223,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 464,967.64
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