Finding the Third Proportional to 223,471 and 330,858
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,471 and 330,858 is: 489,848.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,471 : 330,858 = 330,858 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,471/330,858 = 330,858/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,471x = 330,858 × 330,858 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,471x = 109,467,016,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,467,016,164/223,471 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 489,848.87
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