Finding the Third Proportional to 220,358 and 452,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 220,358 and 452,332 is: 928,508.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
220,358 : 452,332 = 452,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
220,358/452,332 = 452,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
220,358x = 452,332 × 452,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
220,358x = 204,604,238,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,604,238,224/220,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 928,508.33
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