Finding the Third Proportional to 222,384 and 327,694
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Solution
The third proportional to 222,384 and 327,694 is: 482,873.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
222,384 : 327,694 = 327,694 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
222,384/327,694 = 327,694/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
222,384x = 327,694 × 327,694 - Step 4: Simplify right side
222,384x = 107,383,357,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,383,357,636/222,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 482,873.58
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