Finding the Third Proportional to 206,930.50 and 320,540.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,930.50 and 320,540.50 is: 496,525.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,930.50 : 320,540.50 = 320,540.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,930.50/320,540.50 = 320,540.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,930.50x = 320,540.50 × 320,540.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,930.50x = 102,746,212,140.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,746,212,140.25/206,930.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 496,525.22
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