Finding the Third Proportional to 211,901.50 and 320,012.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 211,901.50 and 320,012.50 is: 483,281.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
211,901.50 : 320,012.50 = 320,012.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
211,901.50/320,012.50 = 320,012.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
211,901.50x = 320,012.50 × 320,012.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
211,901.50x = 102,408,000,156.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,408,000,156.25/211,901.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 483,281.15
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