Finding the Third Proportional to 210,441 and 507,148.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,441 and 507,148.50 is: 1,222,193.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,441 : 507,148.50 = 507,148.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,441/507,148.50 = 507,148.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,441x = 507,148.50 × 507,148.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,441x = 257,199,601,052.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 257,199,601,052.25/210,441 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,222,193.40
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