Finding the Third Proportional to 224,366 and 336,713
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Solution
The third proportional to 224,366 and 336,713 is: 505,315.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
224,366 : 336,713 = 336,713 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
224,366/336,713 = 336,713/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
224,366x = 336,713 × 336,713 - Step 4: Simplify right side
224,366x = 113,375,644,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,375,644,369/224,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 505,315.62
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