Finding the Third Proportional to 223,744 and 436,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,744 and 436,148 is: 850,190.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,744 : 436,148 = 436,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,744/436,148 = 436,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,744x = 436,148 × 436,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,744x = 190,225,077,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,225,077,904/223,744 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 850,190.74
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