Finding the Third Proportional to 210,213.75 and 493,509.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,213.75 and 493,509.75 is: 1,158,591.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,213.75 : 493,509.75 = 493,509.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,213.75/493,509.75 = 493,509.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,213.75x = 493,509.75 × 493,509.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,213.75x = 243,551,873,345.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 243,551,873,345.06/210,213.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,158,591.54
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