Finding the Third Proportional to 219,295.50 and 455,829
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Solution
The third proportional to 219,295.50 and 455,829 is: 947,489.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
219,295.50 : 455,829 = 455,829 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
219,295.50/455,829 = 455,829/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
219,295.50x = 455,829 × 455,829 - Step 4: Simplify right side
219,295.50x = 207,780,077,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,780,077,241/219,295.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 947,489.01
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