Finding the Third Proportional to 217,354 and 466,842.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 217,354 and 466,842.50 is: 1,002,704.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
217,354 : 466,842.50 = 466,842.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
217,354/466,842.50 = 466,842.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
217,354x = 466,842.50 × 466,842.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
217,354x = 217,941,919,806.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 217,941,919,806.25/217,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,002,704.90
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