Finding the Third Proportional to 224,425 and 335,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 224,425 and 335,852 is: 502,602.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
224,425 : 335,852 = 335,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
224,425/335,852 = 335,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
224,425x = 335,852 × 335,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
224,425x = 112,796,565,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,796,565,904/224,425 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 502,602.50
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