Finding the Third Proportional to 223,406 and 312,509.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,406 and 312,509.50 is: 437,151.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,406 : 312,509.50 = 312,509.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,406/312,509.50 = 312,509.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,406x = 312,509.50 × 312,509.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,406x = 97,662,187,590.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,662,187,590.25/223,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 437,151.14
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