Finding the Third Proportional to 223,188.50 and 496,039.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,188.50 and 496,039.50 is: 1,102,454.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,188.50 : 496,039.50 = 496,039.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,188.50/496,039.50 = 496,039.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,188.50x = 496,039.50 × 496,039.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,188.50x = 246,055,185,560.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 246,055,185,560.25/223,188.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,102,454.59
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