Finding the Third Proportional to 217,671 and 319,054.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 217,671 and 319,054.50 is: 467,658.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
217,671 : 319,054.50 = 319,054.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
217,671/319,054.50 = 319,054.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
217,671x = 319,054.50 × 319,054.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
217,671x = 101,795,773,970.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,795,773,970.25/217,671 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 467,658.87
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