Finding the Third Proportional to 222,404 and 327,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 222,404 and 327,724 is: 482,918.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
222,404 : 327,724 = 327,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
222,404/327,724 = 327,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
222,404x = 327,724 × 327,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
222,404x = 107,403,020,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,403,020,176/222,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 482,918.56
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