Finding the Third Proportional to 222,809 and 463,977
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Solution
The third proportional to 222,809 and 463,977 is: 966,184.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
222,809 : 463,977 = 463,977 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
222,809/463,977 = 463,977/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
222,809x = 463,977 × 463,977 - Step 4: Simplify right side
222,809x = 215,274,656,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 215,274,656,529/222,809 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 966,184.74
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