Finding the Third Proportional to 218,428.88 and 467,224.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 218,428.88 and 467,224.88 is: 999,405.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
218,428.88 : 467,224.88 = 467,224.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
218,428.88/467,224.88 = 467,224.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
218,428.88x = 467,224.88 × 467,224.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
218,428.88x = 218,299,083,818.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 218,299,083,818.77/218,428.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 999,405.80
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