Finding the Third Proportional to 221,544 and 480,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 221,544 and 480,480 is: 1,042,054.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221,544 : 480,480 = 480,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221,544/480,480 = 480,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221,544x = 480,480 × 480,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221,544x = 230,861,030,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 230,861,030,400/221,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,042,054.99
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