Finding the Third Proportional to 223,488 and 476,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,488 and 476,928 is: 1,017,774.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,488 : 476,928 = 476,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,488/476,928 = 476,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,488x = 476,928 × 476,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,488x = 227,460,317,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 227,460,317,184/223,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,017,774.19
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