Finding the Third Proportional to 224,970 and 316,407
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Solution
The third proportional to 224,970 and 316,407 is: 445,007.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
224,970 : 316,407 = 316,407 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
224,970/316,407 = 316,407/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
224,970x = 316,407 × 316,407 - Step 4: Simplify right side
224,970x = 100,113,389,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,113,389,649/224,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 445,007.73
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