Finding the Third Proportional to 216,657.28 and 483,102.98
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Solution
The third proportional to 216,657.28 and 483,102.98 is: 1,077,224.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
216,657.28 : 483,102.98 = 483,102.98 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
216,657.28/483,102.98 = 483,102.98/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
216,657.28x = 483,102.98 × 483,102.98 - Step 4: Simplify right side
216,657.28x = 233,388,493,512.03 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 233,388,493,512.03/216,657.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,077,224.32
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