Finding the Third Proportional to 221,531.63 and 485,952.38
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Solution
The third proportional to 221,531.63 and 485,952.38 is: 1,065,986.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221,531.63 : 485,952.38 = 485,952.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221,531.63/485,952.38 = 485,952.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221,531.63x = 485,952.38 × 485,952.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221,531.63x = 236,149,710,768.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 236,149,710,768.14/221,531.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,065,986.45
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