Finding the Third Proportional to 224,673 and 346,965
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Solution
The third proportional to 224,673 and 346,965 is: 535,821.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
224,673 : 346,965 = 346,965 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
224,673/346,965 = 346,965/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
224,673x = 346,965 × 346,965 - Step 4: Simplify right side
224,673x = 120,384,711,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 120,384,711,225/224,673 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535,821.89
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