Finding the Third Proportional to 210,051 and 322,861.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,051 and 322,861.50 is: 496,258.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,051 : 322,861.50 = 322,861.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,051/322,861.50 = 322,861.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,051x = 322,861.50 × 322,861.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,051x = 104,239,548,182.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,239,548,182.25/210,051 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 496,258.28
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