Finding the Third Proportional to 221,545.13 and 486,015.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 221,545.13 and 486,015.19 is: 1,066,197.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
221,545.13 : 486,015.19 = 486,015.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
221,545.13/486,015.19 = 486,015.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
221,545.13x = 486,015.19 × 486,015.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
221,545.13x = 236,210,762,480.66 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 236,210,762,480.66/221,545.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,066,197.07
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