Finding the Third Proportional to 217,135.50 and 335,546
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Solution
The third proportional to 217,135.50 and 335,546 is: 518,529.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
217,135.50 : 335,546 = 335,546 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
217,135.50/335,546 = 335,546/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
217,135.50x = 335,546 × 335,546 - Step 4: Simplify right side
217,135.50x = 112,591,118,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,591,118,116/217,135.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 518,529.30
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