Finding the Third Proportional to 210,856.50 and 339,568.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 210,856.50 and 339,568.88 is: 546,850.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
210,856.50 : 339,568.88 = 339,568.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
210,856.50/339,568.88 = 339,568.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
210,856.50x = 339,568.88 × 339,568.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
210,856.50x = 115,307,020,868.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 115,307,020,868.77/210,856.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 546,850.68
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