Finding the Third Proportional to 224,582 and 328,110
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Solution
The third proportional to 224,582 and 328,110 is: 479,362.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
224,582 : 328,110 = 328,110 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
224,582/328,110 = 328,110/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
224,582x = 328,110 × 328,110 - Step 4: Simplify right side
224,582x = 107,656,172,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,656,172,100/224,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 479,362.42
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