Finding the Third Proportional to 224,067 and 354,966
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Solution
The third proportional to 224,067 and 354,966 is: 562,335.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
224,067 : 354,966 = 354,966 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
224,067/354,966 = 354,966/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
224,067x = 354,966 × 354,966 - Step 4: Simplify right side
224,067x = 126,000,861,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,000,861,156/224,067 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 562,335.65
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