Finding the Third Proportional to 224,915 and 336,733
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Solution
The third proportional to 224,915 and 336,733 is: 504,142.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
224,915 : 336,733 = 336,733 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
224,915/336,733 = 336,733/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
224,915x = 336,733 × 336,733 - Step 4: Simplify right side
224,915x = 113,389,113,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 113,389,113,289/224,915 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 504,142.07
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