Finding the Third Proportional to 221,624 and 480,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 221,624 and 480,400 is: 1,041,331.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221,624 : 480,400 = 480,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221,624/480,400 = 480,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221,624x = 480,400 × 480,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221,624x = 230,784,160,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 230,784,160,000/221,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,041,331.99
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