Finding the Third Proportional to 222,609 and 456,153
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Solution
The third proportional to 222,609 and 456,153 is: 934,713.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
222,609 : 456,153 = 456,153 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
222,609/456,153 = 456,153/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
222,609x = 456,153 × 456,153 - Step 4: Simplify right side
222,609x = 208,075,559,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 208,075,559,409/222,609 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 934,713.15
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