Finding the Third Proportional to 223,916 and 473,110
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,916 and 473,110 is: 999,629.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,916 : 473,110 = 473,110 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,916/473,110 = 473,110/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,916x = 473,110 × 473,110 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,916x = 223,833,072,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 223,833,072,100/223,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 999,629.65
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