Finding the Third Proportional to 225,553.50 and 469,766
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,553.50 and 469,766 is: 978,393.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,553.50 : 469,766 = 469,766 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,553.50/469,766 = 469,766/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,553.50x = 469,766 × 469,766 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,553.50x = 220,680,094,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 220,680,094,756/225,553.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 978,393.57
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