Finding the Third Proportional to 224,580 and 337,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 224,580 and 337,784 is: 508,050.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
224,580 : 337,784 = 337,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
224,580/337,784 = 337,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
224,580x = 337,784 × 337,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
224,580x = 114,098,030,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,098,030,656/224,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 508,050.72
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