Finding the Third Proportional to 209,731.50 and 314,622
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,731.50 and 314,622 is: 471,970.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,731.50 : 314,622 = 314,622 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,731.50/314,622 = 314,622/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,731.50x = 314,622 × 314,622 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,731.50x = 98,987,002,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,987,002,884/209,731.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 471,970.13
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