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Finding the Third Proportional to 221,349.38 and 489,213

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Solution

The third proportional to 221,349.38 and 489,213 is: 1,081,228.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221,349.38 : 489,213 = 489,213 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221,349.38/489,213 = 489,213/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221,349.38x = 489,213 × 489,213
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221,349.38x = 239,329,359,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,329,359,369/221,349.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081,228.98

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