Finding the Third Proportional to 224,904 and 338,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 224,904 and 338,004 is: 507,979.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
224,904 : 338,004 = 338,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
224,904/338,004 = 338,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
224,904x = 338,004 × 338,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
224,904x = 114,246,704,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,246,704,016/224,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 507,979.87
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