Finding the Third Proportional to 216,681.75 and 524,319.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 216,681.75 and 524,319.75 is: 1,268,732.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
216,681.75 : 524,319.75 = 524,319.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
216,681.75/524,319.75 = 524,319.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
216,681.75x = 524,319.75 × 524,319.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
216,681.75x = 274,911,200,240.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 274,911,200,240.06/216,681.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,268,732.60
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