Finding the Third Proportional to 222,560 and 494,875
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Solution
The third proportional to 222,560 and 494,875 is: 1,100,383.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
222,560 : 494,875 = 494,875 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
222,560/494,875 = 494,875/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
222,560x = 494,875 × 494,875 - Step 4: Simplify right side
222,560x = 244,901,265,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 244,901,265,625/222,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,100,383.11
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