Finding the Third Proportional to 211,296.50 and 498,285
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,296.50 and 498,285 is: 1,175,068.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,296.50 : 498,285 = 498,285 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,296.50/498,285 = 498,285/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,296.50x = 498,285 × 498,285 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,296.50x = 248,287,941,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 248,287,941,225/211,296.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,175,068.88
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