Finding the Third Proportional to 211,194 and 429,721.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,194 and 429,721.50 is: 874,364.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,194 : 429,721.50 = 429,721.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,194/429,721.50 = 429,721.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,194x = 429,721.50 × 429,721.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,194x = 184,660,567,562.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 184,660,567,562.25/211,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 874,364.65
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