Finding the Third Proportional to 223,447.50 and 486,207
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,447.50 and 486,207 is: 1,057,954.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,447.50 : 486,207 = 486,207 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,447.50/486,207 = 486,207/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,447.50x = 486,207 × 486,207 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,447.50x = 236,397,246,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 236,397,246,849/223,447.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,057,954.32
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