Finding the Third Proportional to 221,930 and 485,377
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Solution
The third proportional to 221,930 and 485,377 is: 1,061,554.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221,930 : 485,377 = 485,377 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221,930/485,377 = 485,377/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221,930x = 485,377 × 485,377 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221,930x = 235,590,832,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 235,590,832,129/221,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,061,554.69
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