Finding the Third Proportional to 224,763 and 316,167
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Solution
The third proportional to 224,763 and 316,167 is: 444,742.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
224,763 : 316,167 = 316,167 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
224,763/316,167 = 316,167/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
224,763x = 316,167 × 316,167 - Step 4: Simplify right side
224,763x = 99,961,571,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,961,571,889/224,763 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 444,742.11
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