Finding the Third Proportional to 219,256.88 and 473,485.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 219,256.88 and 473,485.50 is: 1,022,492.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
219,256.88 : 473,485.50 = 473,485.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
219,256.88/473,485.50 = 473,485.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
219,256.88x = 473,485.50 × 473,485.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
219,256.88x = 224,188,518,710.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 224,188,518,710.25/219,256.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,022,492.54
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