Finding the Third Proportional to 222,799 and 481,110
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Solution
The third proportional to 222,799 and 481,110 is: 1,038,904.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
222,799 : 481,110 = 481,110 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
222,799/481,110 = 481,110/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
222,799x = 481,110 × 481,110 - Step 4: Simplify right side
222,799x = 231,466,832,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 231,466,832,100/222,799 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,038,904.27
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