Finding the Third Proportional to 222,493.08 and 486,858.09
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Solution
The third proportional to 222,493.08 and 486,858.09 is: 1,065,340.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
222,493.08 : 486,858.09 = 486,858.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
222,493.08/486,858.09 = 486,858.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
222,493.08x = 486,858.09 × 486,858.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
222,493.08x = 237,030,803,449.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 237,030,803,449.88/222,493.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,065,340.12
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