Finding the Third Proportional to 217,489 and 332,733.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 217,489 and 332,733.75 is: 509,045.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
217,489 : 332,733.75 = 332,733.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
217,489/332,733.75 = 332,733.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
217,489x = 332,733.75 × 332,733.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
217,489x = 110,711,748,389.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,711,748,389.06/217,489 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 509,045.28
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