Finding the Third Proportional to 222,433 and 524,859
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Solution
The third proportional to 222,433 and 524,859 is: 1,238,471.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
222,433 : 524,859 = 524,859 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
222,433/524,859 = 524,859/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
222,433x = 524,859 × 524,859 - Step 4: Simplify right side
222,433x = 275,476,969,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,476,969,881/222,433 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,238,471.67
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