Finding the Third Proportional to 222,608 and 524,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 222,608 and 524,956 is: 1,237,955.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
222,608 : 524,956 = 524,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
222,608/524,956 = 524,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
222,608x = 524,956 × 524,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
222,608x = 275,578,801,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,578,801,936/222,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,237,955.52
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