Finding the Third Proportional to 223,632 and 447,079
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,632 and 447,079 is: 893,788.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,632 : 447,079 = 447,079 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,632/447,079 = 447,079/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,632x = 447,079 × 447,079 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,632x = 199,879,632,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,879,632,241/223,632 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 893,788.15
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