Finding the Third Proportional to 218,542.50 and 475,539.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 218,542.50 and 475,539.75 is: 1,034,755.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
218,542.50 : 475,539.75 = 475,539.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
218,542.50/475,539.75 = 475,539.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
218,542.50x = 475,539.75 × 475,539.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
218,542.50x = 226,138,053,830.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,138,053,830.06/218,542.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,034,755.50
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