Finding the Third Proportional to 224,581 and 337,783
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Solution
The third proportional to 224,581 and 337,783 is: 508,045.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
224,581 : 337,783 = 337,783 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
224,581/337,783 = 337,783/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
224,581x = 337,783 × 337,783 - Step 4: Simplify right side
224,581x = 114,097,355,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,097,355,089/224,581 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 508,045.45
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