Finding the Third Proportional to 223,810 and 457,958
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,810 and 457,958 is: 937,069.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,810 : 457,958 = 457,958 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,810/457,958 = 457,958/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,810x = 457,958 × 457,958 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,810x = 209,725,529,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 209,725,529,764/223,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 937,069.52
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