Finding the Third Proportional to 214,663.50 and 333,811.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 214,663.50 and 333,811.50 is: 519,092.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
214,663.50 : 333,811.50 = 333,811.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
214,663.50/333,811.50 = 333,811.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
214,663.50x = 333,811.50 × 333,811.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
214,663.50x = 111,430,117,532.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,430,117,532.25/214,663.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 519,092.06
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