Finding the Third Proportional to 224,064 and 347,112
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Solution
The third proportional to 224,064 and 347,112 is: 537,733.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
224,064 : 347,112 = 347,112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
224,064/347,112 = 347,112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
224,064x = 347,112 × 347,112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
224,064x = 120,486,740,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,486,740,544/224,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 537,733.60
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