Finding the Third Proportional to 224,748 and 337,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 224,748 and 337,014 is: 505,359.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
224,748 : 337,014 = 337,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
224,748/337,014 = 337,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
224,748x = 337,014 × 337,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
224,748x = 113,578,436,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,578,436,196/224,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 505,359.05
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