Finding the Third Proportional to 207,459 and 422,527.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,459 and 422,527.50 is: 860,553.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,459 : 422,527.50 = 422,527.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,459/422,527.50 = 422,527.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,459x = 422,527.50 × 422,527.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,459x = 178,529,488,256.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 178,529,488,256.25/207,459 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 860,553.11
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