Finding the Third Proportional to 230,204.53 and 499,775.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 230,204.53 and 499,775.06 is: 1,085,013.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
230,204.53 : 499,775.06 = 499,775.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
230,204.53/499,775.06 = 499,775.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
230,204.53x = 499,775.06 × 499,775.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
230,204.53x = 249,775,113,096.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 249,775,113,096.88/230,204.53 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,085,013.89
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