Finding the Third Proportional to 211,150.50 and 311,125.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,150.50 and 311,125.50 is: 458,436.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,150.50 : 311,125.50 = 311,125.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,150.50/311,125.50 = 311,125.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,150.50x = 311,125.50 × 311,125.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,150.50x = 96,799,076,750.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,799,076,750.25/211,150.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 458,436.41
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