Finding the Third Proportional to 223,618 and 332,379
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,618 and 332,379 is: 494,038.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,618 : 332,379 = 332,379 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,618/332,379 = 332,379/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,618x = 332,379 × 332,379 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,618x = 110,475,799,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,475,799,641/223,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 494,038.05
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