Finding the Third Proportional to 215,824.50 and 504,103.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 215,824.50 and 504,103.50 is: 1,177,439.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
215,824.50 : 504,103.50 = 504,103.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
215,824.50/504,103.50 = 504,103.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
215,824.50x = 504,103.50 × 504,103.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
215,824.50x = 254,120,338,712.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,120,338,712.25/215,824.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,177,439.72
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