Finding the Third Proportional to 225,904.78 and 475,107.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 225,904.78 and 475,107.19 is: 999,212.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
225,904.78 : 475,107.19 = 475,107.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
225,904.78/475,107.19 = 475,107.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
225,904.78x = 475,107.19 × 475,107.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
225,904.78x = 225,726,839,614.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,726,839,614.16/225,904.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 999,212.32
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