Finding the Third Proportional to 206,743.50 and 331,711.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,743.50 and 331,711.50 is: 532,217.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,743.50 : 331,711.50 = 331,711.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,743.50/331,711.50 = 331,711.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,743.50x = 331,711.50 × 331,711.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,743.50x = 110,032,519,232.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,032,519,232.25/206,743.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 532,217.55
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