Finding the Third Proportional to 223,580 and 332,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,580 and 332,332 is: 493,982.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,580 : 332,332 = 332,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,580/332,332 = 332,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,580x = 332,332 × 332,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,580x = 110,444,558,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,444,558,224/223,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 493,982.28
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