Finding the Third Proportional to 209,880 and 332,871.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,880 and 332,871.75 is: 527,937.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,880 : 332,871.75 = 332,871.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,880/332,871.75 = 332,871.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,880x = 332,871.75 × 332,871.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,880x = 110,803,601,948.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,803,601,948.06/209,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 527,937.88
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