Finding the Third Proportional to 223,452 and 312,565.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,452 and 312,565.50 is: 437,217.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,452 : 312,565.50 = 312,565.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,452/312,565.50 = 312,565.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,452x = 312,565.50 × 312,565.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,452x = 97,697,191,790.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,697,191,790.25/223,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 437,217.80
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