Finding the Third Proportional to 224,896 and 350,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 224,896 and 350,976 is: 547,738.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
224,896 : 350,976 = 350,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
224,896/350,976 = 350,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
224,896x = 350,976 × 350,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
224,896x = 123,184,152,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 123,184,152,576/224,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 547,738.30
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