Finding the Third Proportional to 222,483 and 477,366
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Solution
The third proportional to 222,483 and 477,366 is: 1,024,250.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
222,483 : 477,366 = 477,366 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
222,483/477,366 = 477,366/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
222,483x = 477,366 × 477,366 - Step 4: Simplify right side
222,483x = 227,878,297,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 227,878,297,956/222,483 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,024,250.38
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