Finding the Third Proportional to 210,843 and 430,258.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,843 and 430,258.50 is: 878,010.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,843 : 430,258.50 = 430,258.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,843/430,258.50 = 430,258.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,843x = 430,258.50 × 430,258.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,843x = 185,122,376,822.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 185,122,376,822.25/210,843 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 878,010.54
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