Finding the Third Proportional to 222,798.50 and 335,262.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 222,798.50 and 335,262.50 is: 504,495.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
222,798.50 : 335,262.50 = 335,262.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
222,798.50/335,262.50 = 335,262.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
222,798.50x = 335,262.50 × 335,262.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
222,798.50x = 112,400,943,906.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,400,943,906.25/222,798.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 504,495.96
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