Finding the Third Proportional to 223,236 and 526,869
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,236 and 526,869 is: 1,243,486.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,236 : 526,869 = 526,869 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,236/526,869 = 526,869/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,236x = 526,869 × 526,869 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,236x = 277,590,943,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 277,590,943,161/223,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,243,486.46
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