Finding the Third Proportional to 222,474 and 460,719.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 222,474 and 460,719.50 is: 954,100.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
222,474 : 460,719.50 = 460,719.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
222,474/460,719.50 = 460,719.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
222,474x = 460,719.50 × 460,719.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
222,474x = 212,262,457,680.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 212,262,457,680.25/222,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 954,100.06
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