Finding the Third Proportional to 221,367 and 474,985.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 221,367 and 474,985.50 is: 1,019,172.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221,367 : 474,985.50 = 474,985.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221,367/474,985.50 = 474,985.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221,367x = 474,985.50 × 474,985.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221,367x = 225,611,225,210.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,611,225,210.25/221,367 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,019,172.80
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