Finding the Third Proportional to 224,044 and 354,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 224,044 and 354,934 is: 562,291.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
224,044 : 354,934 = 354,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
224,044/354,934 = 354,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
224,044x = 354,934 × 354,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
224,044x = 125,978,144,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,978,144,356/224,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 562,291.98
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