Finding the Third Proportional to 223,968 and 491,622
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,968 and 491,622 is: 1,079,137.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,968 : 491,622 = 491,622 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,968/491,622 = 491,622/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,968x = 491,622 × 491,622 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,968x = 241,692,190,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 241,692,190,884/223,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,079,137.16
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