Finding the Third Proportional to 197,211 and 320,407.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,211 and 320,407.50 is: 520,564.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,211 : 320,407.50 = 320,407.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,211/320,407.50 = 320,407.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,211x = 320,407.50 × 320,407.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,211x = 102,660,966,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,660,966,056.25/197,211 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 520,564.10
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