Finding the Third Proportional to 221,936 and 479,344
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Solution
The third proportional to 221,936 and 479,344 is: 1,035,301.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221,936 : 479,344 = 479,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221,936/479,344 = 479,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221,936x = 479,344 × 479,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221,936x = 229,770,670,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 229,770,670,336/221,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,035,301.48
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