Finding the Third Proportional to 209,820 and 332,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,820 and 332,750 is: 527,702.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,820 : 332,750 = 332,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,820/332,750 = 332,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,820x = 332,750 × 332,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,820x = 110,722,562,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,722,562,500/209,820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 527,702.61
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