Finding the Third Proportional to 210,554 and 323,963.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,554 and 323,963.50 is: 498,458.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,554 : 323,963.50 = 323,963.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,554/323,963.50 = 323,963.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,554x = 323,963.50 × 323,963.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,554x = 104,952,349,332.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,952,349,332.25/210,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 498,458.11
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