Finding the Third Proportional to 222,595 and 524,929
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Solution
The third proportional to 222,595 and 524,929 is: 1,237,900.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
222,595 : 524,929 = 524,929 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
222,595/524,929 = 524,929/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
222,595x = 524,929 × 524,929 - Step 4: Simplify right side
222,595x = 275,550,455,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,550,455,041/222,595 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,237,900.47
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