Finding the Third Proportional to 101,269.50 and 218,119.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 101,269.50 and 218,119.50 is: 469,797.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101,269.50 : 218,119.50 = 218,119.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101,269.50/218,119.50 = 218,119.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101,269.50x = 218,119.50 × 218,119.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101,269.50x = 47,576,116,280.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 47,576,116,280.25/101,269.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 469,797.09
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