Finding the Third Proportional to 223,378 and 481,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,378 and 481,744 is: 1,038,944.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,378 : 481,744 = 481,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,378/481,744 = 481,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,378x = 481,744 × 481,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,378x = 232,077,281,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 232,077,281,536/223,378 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,038,944.22
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