Finding the Third Proportional to 224,664 and 337,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 224,664 and 337,908 is: 508,233.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
224,664 : 337,908 = 337,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
224,664/337,908 = 337,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
224,664x = 337,908 × 337,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
224,664x = 114,181,816,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,181,816,464/224,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 508,233.70
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