Finding the Third Proportional to 223,461 and 314,821.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 223,461 and 314,821.50 is: 443,534.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
223,461 : 314,821.50 = 314,821.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
223,461/314,821.50 = 314,821.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
223,461x = 314,821.50 × 314,821.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
223,461x = 99,112,576,862.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,112,576,862.25/223,461 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 443,534.11
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