Finding the Third Proportional to 223,582 and 328,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,582 and 328,244 is: 481,899.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,582 : 328,244 = 328,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,582/328,244 = 328,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,582x = 328,244 × 328,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,582x = 107,744,123,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,744,123,536/223,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 481,899.81
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