Finding the Third Proportional to 221,702 and 484,811
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Solution
The third proportional to 221,702 and 484,811 is: 1,060,169.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221,702 : 484,811 = 484,811 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221,702/484,811 = 484,811/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221,702x = 484,811 × 484,811 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221,702x = 235,041,705,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 235,041,705,721/221,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,060,169.53
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