Finding the Third Proportional to 223,900 and 473,069
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,900 and 473,069 is: 999,527.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,900 : 473,069 = 473,069 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,900/473,069 = 473,069/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,900x = 473,069 × 473,069 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,900x = 223,794,278,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 223,794,278,761/223,900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 999,527.82
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