Finding the Third Proportional to 224,808 and 470,402
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Solution
The third proportional to 224,808 and 470,402 is: 984,297.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
224,808 : 470,402 = 470,402 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
224,808/470,402 = 470,402/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
224,808x = 470,402 × 470,402 - Step 4: Simplify right side
224,808x = 221,278,041,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 221,278,041,604/224,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 984,297.90
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