Finding the Third Proportional to 225,217.50 and 489,375
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,217.50 and 489,375 is: 1,063,362.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,217.50 : 489,375 = 489,375 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,217.50/489,375 = 489,375/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,217.50x = 489,375 × 489,375 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,217.50x = 239,487,890,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 239,487,890,625/225,217.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,063,362.71
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