Finding the Third Proportional to 210,132 and 283,108.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,132 and 283,108.50 is: 381,428.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,132 : 283,108.50 = 283,108.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,132/283,108.50 = 283,108.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,132x = 283,108.50 × 283,108.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,132x = 80,150,422,772.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,150,422,772.25/210,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 381,428.92
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