Finding the Third Proportional to 211,827 and 311,254.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,827 and 311,254.50 is: 457,351.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,827 : 311,254.50 = 311,254.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,827/311,254.50 = 311,254.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,827x = 311,254.50 × 311,254.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,827x = 96,879,363,770.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,879,363,770.25/211,827 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 457,351.35
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