Finding the Third Proportional to 219,462.75 and 471,669.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 219,462.75 and 471,669.75 is: 1,013,713.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
219,462.75 : 471,669.75 = 471,669.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
219,462.75/471,669.75 = 471,669.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
219,462.75x = 471,669.75 × 471,669.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
219,462.75x = 222,472,353,065.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 222,472,353,065.06/219,462.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,013,713.50
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