Finding the Third Proportional to 223,823 and 480,775
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,823 and 480,775 is: 1,032,711.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,823 : 480,775 = 480,775 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,823/480,775 = 480,775/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,823x = 480,775 × 480,775 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,823x = 231,144,600,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 231,144,600,625/223,823 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,032,711.57
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