Finding the Third Proportional to 223,668 and 447,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,668 and 447,174 is: 894,024.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,668 : 447,174 = 447,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,668/447,174 = 447,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,668x = 447,174 × 447,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,668x = 199,964,586,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 199,964,586,276/223,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 894,024.12
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