Finding the Third Proportional to 102,949.50 and 223,272.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 102,949.50 and 223,272.75 is: 484,224.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
102,949.50 : 223,272.75 = 223,272.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
102,949.50/223,272.75 = 223,272.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
102,949.50x = 223,272.75 × 223,272.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
102,949.50x = 49,850,720,892.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 49,850,720,892.56/102,949.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 484,224.99
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