Finding the Third Proportional to 223,603 and 332,362
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,603 and 332,362 is: 494,020.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,603 : 332,362 = 332,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,603/332,362 = 332,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,603x = 332,362 × 332,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,603x = 110,464,499,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,464,499,044/223,603 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494,020.65
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