Finding the Third Proportional to 210,249 and 302,224.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,249 and 302,224.50 is: 434,435.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,249 : 302,224.50 = 302,224.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,249/302,224.50 = 302,224.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,249x = 302,224.50 × 302,224.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,249x = 91,339,648,400.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,339,648,400.25/210,249 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 434,435.59
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