Finding the Third Proportional to 222,445.50 and 479,883
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Solution
The third proportional to 222,445.50 and 479,883 is: 1,035,254.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
222,445.50 : 479,883 = 479,883 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
222,445.50/479,883 = 479,883/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
222,445.50x = 479,883 × 479,883 - Step 4: Simplify right side
222,445.50x = 230,287,693,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 230,287,693,689/222,445.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,035,254.45
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