Finding the Third Proportional to 224,622 and 328,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 224,622 and 328,148 is: 479,388.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
224,622 : 328,148 = 328,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
224,622/328,148 = 328,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
224,622x = 328,148 × 328,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
224,622x = 107,681,109,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,681,109,904/224,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 479,388.08
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