Finding the Third Proportional to 224,148 and 312,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 224,148 and 312,204 is: 434,852.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
224,148 : 312,204 = 312,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
224,148/312,204 = 312,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
224,148x = 312,204 × 312,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
224,148x = 97,471,337,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,471,337,616/224,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 434,852.59
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