Finding the Third Proportional to 231,370.50 and 469,180.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 231,370.50 and 469,180.50 is: 951,419.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
231,370.50 : 469,180.50 = 469,180.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
231,370.50/469,180.50 = 469,180.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
231,370.50x = 469,180.50 × 469,180.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
231,370.50x = 220,130,341,580.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 220,130,341,580.25/231,370.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 951,419.22
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