Finding the Third Proportional to 217,282.50 and 470,739.09
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Solution
The third proportional to 217,282.50 and 470,739.09 is: 1,019,848.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
217,282.50 : 470,739.09 = 470,739.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
217,282.50/470,739.09 = 470,739.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
217,282.50x = 470,739.09 × 470,739.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
217,282.50x = 221,595,294,384.57 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 221,595,294,384.57/217,282.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,019,848.79
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