Finding the Third Proportional to 224,230 and 337,287
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Solution
The third proportional to 224,230 and 337,287 is: 507,347.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
224,230 : 337,287 = 337,287 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
224,230/337,287 = 337,287/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
224,230x = 337,287 × 337,287 - Step 4: Simplify right side
224,230x = 113,762,520,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,762,520,369/224,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507,347.46
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