Finding the Third Proportional to 225,900.75 and 470,511.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,900.75 and 470,511.75 is: 979,993.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,900.75 : 470,511.75 = 470,511.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,900.75/470,511.75 = 470,511.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,900.75x = 470,511.75 × 470,511.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,900.75x = 221,381,306,888.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 221,381,306,888.06/225,900.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 979,993.68
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