Finding the Third Proportional to 210,739.50 and 323,149.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,739.50 and 323,149.50 is: 495,519.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,739.50 : 323,149.50 = 323,149.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,739.50/323,149.50 = 323,149.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,739.50x = 323,149.50 × 323,149.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,739.50x = 104,425,599,350.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,425,599,350.25/210,739.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 495,519.82
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