Finding the Third Proportional to 211,251.38 and 287,717.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,251.38 and 287,717.06 is: 391,860.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,251.38 : 287,717.06 = 287,717.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,251.38/287,717.06 = 287,717.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,251.38x = 287,717.06 × 287,717.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,251.38x = 82,781,108,053.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,781,108,053.63/211,251.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,860.68
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