Finding the Third Proportional to 422,269.50 and 622,233
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Solution
The third proportional to 422,269.50 and 622,233 is: 916,888.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
422,269.50 : 622,233 = 622,233 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
422,269.50/622,233 = 622,233/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
422,269.50x = 622,233 × 622,233 - Step 4: Simplify right side
422,269.50x = 387,173,906,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 387,173,906,289/422,269.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 916,888.16
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