Finding the Third Proportional to 224,602 and 337,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 224,602 and 337,814 is: 508,091.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
224,602 : 337,814 = 337,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
224,602/337,814 = 337,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
224,602x = 337,814 × 337,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
224,602x = 114,118,298,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,118,298,596/224,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 508,091.20
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