Finding the Third Proportional to 224,048 and 354,940
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Solution
The third proportional to 224,048 and 354,940 is: 562,300.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
224,048 : 354,940 = 354,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
224,048/354,940 = 354,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
224,048x = 354,940 × 354,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
224,048x = 125,982,403,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 125,982,403,600/224,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 562,300.95
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