Finding the Third Proportional to 222,728 and 302,602
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Solution
The third proportional to 222,728 and 302,602 is: 411,120.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
222,728 : 302,602 = 302,602 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
222,728/302,602 = 302,602/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
222,728x = 302,602 × 302,602 - Step 4: Simplify right side
222,728x = 91,567,970,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,567,970,404/222,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 411,120.16
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