Finding the Third Proportional to 222,034.50 and 488,358
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Solution
The third proportional to 222,034.50 and 488,358 is: 1,074,128.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
222,034.50 : 488,358 = 488,358 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
222,034.50/488,358 = 488,358/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
222,034.50x = 488,358 × 488,358 - Step 4: Simplify right side
222,034.50x = 238,493,536,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 238,493,536,164/222,034.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,074,128.28
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