Finding the Third Proportional to 212,643 and 440,230.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 212,643 and 440,230.50 is: 911,400.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
212,643 : 440,230.50 = 440,230.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
212,643/440,230.50 = 440,230.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
212,643x = 440,230.50 × 440,230.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
212,643x = 193,802,893,130.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 193,802,893,130.25/212,643 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 911,400.30
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