Finding the Third Proportional to 224,272 and 337,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 224,272 and 337,344 is: 507,423.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
224,272 : 337,344 = 337,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
224,272/337,344 = 337,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
224,272x = 337,344 × 337,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
224,272x = 113,800,974,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,800,974,336/224,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507,423.91
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