Finding the Third Proportional to 223,421.63 and 478,823.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,421.63 and 478,823.63 is: 1,026,185.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,421.63 : 478,823.63 = 478,823.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,421.63/478,823.63 = 478,823.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,421.63x = 478,823.63 × 478,823.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,421.63x = 229,272,063,858.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 229,272,063,858.14/223,421.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,026,185.64
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