Finding the Third Proportional to 223,976 and 483,581
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,976 and 483,581 is: 1,044,087.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,976 : 483,581 = 483,581 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,976/483,581 = 483,581/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,976x = 483,581 × 483,581 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,976x = 233,850,583,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 233,850,583,561/223,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,044,087.69
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