Finding the Third Proportional to 224,936 and 339,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 224,936 and 339,728 is: 513,102.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
224,936 : 339,728 = 339,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
224,936/339,728 = 339,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
224,936x = 339,728 × 339,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
224,936x = 115,415,113,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,415,113,984/224,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 513,102.01
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