Finding the Third Proportional to 223,602 and 332,361
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,602 and 332,361 is: 494,019.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,602 : 332,361 = 332,361 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,602/332,361 = 332,361/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,602x = 332,361 × 332,361 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,602x = 110,463,834,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,463,834,321/223,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494,019.88
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