Finding the Third Proportional to 224,575 and 337,773
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Solution
The third proportional to 224,575 and 337,773 is: 508,028.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
224,575 : 337,773 = 337,773 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
224,575/337,773 = 337,773/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
224,575x = 337,773 × 337,773 - Step 4: Simplify right side
224,575x = 114,090,599,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,090,599,529/224,575 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 508,028.94
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