Finding the Third Proportional to 219,327 and 455,884.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 219,327 and 455,884.50 is: 947,583.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
219,327 : 455,884.50 = 455,884.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
219,327/455,884.50 = 455,884.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
219,327x = 455,884.50 × 455,884.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
219,327x = 207,830,677,340.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 207,830,677,340.25/219,327 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 947,583.64
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