Finding the Third Proportional to 223,984 and 322,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,984 and 322,728 is: 465,003.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,984 : 322,728 = 322,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,984/322,728 = 322,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,984x = 322,728 × 322,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,984x = 104,153,361,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,153,361,984/223,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 465,003.58
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