Finding the Third Proportional to 223,238 and 526,874
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,238 and 526,874 is: 1,243,498.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,238 : 526,874 = 526,874 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,238/526,874 = 526,874/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,238x = 526,874 × 526,874 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,238x = 277,596,211,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 277,596,211,876/223,238 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,243,498.92
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