Finding the Third Proportional to 223,423 and 486,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,423 and 486,992 is: 1,061,489.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,423 : 486,992 = 486,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,423/486,992 = 486,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,423x = 486,992 × 486,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,423x = 237,161,208,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 237,161,208,064/223,423 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,061,489.68
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