Finding the Third Proportional to 210,787 and 308,293.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,787 and 308,293.50 is: 450,904.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,787 : 308,293.50 = 308,293.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,787/308,293.50 = 308,293.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,787x = 308,293.50 × 308,293.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,787x = 95,044,882,142.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,044,882,142.25/210,787 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 450,904.86
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