Finding the Third Proportional to 222,918.75 and 481,369.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 222,918.75 and 481,369.50 is: 1,039,466.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
222,918.75 : 481,369.50 = 481,369.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
222,918.75/481,369.50 = 481,369.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
222,918.75x = 481,369.50 × 481,369.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
222,918.75x = 231,716,595,530.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 231,716,595,530.25/222,918.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,039,466.60
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