Finding the Third Proportional to 122,023.50 and 223,797
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Solution
The third proportional to 122,023.50 and 223,797 is: 410,454.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
122,023.50 : 223,797 = 223,797 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
122,023.50/223,797 = 223,797/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
122,023.50x = 223,797 × 223,797 - Step 4: Simplify right side
122,023.50x = 50,085,097,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 50,085,097,209/122,023.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 410,454.52
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