Finding the Third Proportional to 209,165 and 314,224.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,165 and 314,224.50 is: 472,053.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,165 : 314,224.50 = 314,224.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,165/314,224.50 = 314,224.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,165x = 314,224.50 × 314,224.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,165x = 98,737,036,400.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,737,036,400.25/209,165 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 472,053.34
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