Finding the Third Proportional to 223,469 and 330,856
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,469 and 330,856 is: 489,847.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,469 : 330,856 = 330,856 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,469/330,856 = 330,856/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,469x = 330,856 × 330,856 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,469x = 109,465,692,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,465,692,736/223,469 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 489,847.33
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