Finding the Third Proportional to 212,530.50 and 329,022
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Solution
The third proportional to 212,530.50 and 329,022 is: 509,364.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212,530.50 : 329,022 = 329,022 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212,530.50/329,022 = 329,022/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212,530.50x = 329,022 × 329,022 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212,530.50x = 108,255,476,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,255,476,484/212,530.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 509,364.43
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