Finding the Third Proportional to 223,562 and 487,273
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,562 and 487,273 is: 1,062,054.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,562 : 487,273 = 487,273 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,562/487,273 = 487,273/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,562x = 487,273 × 487,273 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,562x = 237,434,976,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 237,434,976,529/223,562 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,062,054.27
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