Finding the Third Proportional to 211,021.50 and 498,141.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,021.50 and 498,141.75 is: 1,175,923.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,021.50 : 498,141.75 = 498,141.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,021.50/498,141.75 = 498,141.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,021.50x = 498,141.75 × 498,141.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,021.50x = 248,145,203,093.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 248,145,203,093.06/211,021.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,175,923.79
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