Finding the Third Proportional to 223,392.94 and 318,345.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,392.94 and 318,345.19 is: 453,656.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,392.94 : 318,345.19 = 318,345.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,392.94/318,345.19 = 318,345.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,392.94x = 318,345.19 × 318,345.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,392.94x = 101,343,658,404.41 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,343,658,404.41/223,392.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 453,656.50
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