Finding the Third Proportional to 210,252 and 326,452.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,252 and 326,452.50 is: 506,873.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,252 : 326,452.50 = 326,452.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,252/326,452.50 = 326,452.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,252x = 326,452.50 × 326,452.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,252x = 106,571,234,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,571,234,756.25/210,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 506,873.82
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