Finding the Third Proportional to 217,989 and 295,879.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 217,989 and 295,879.50 is: 401,601.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
217,989 : 295,879.50 = 295,879.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
217,989/295,879.50 = 295,879.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
217,989x = 295,879.50 × 295,879.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
217,989x = 87,544,678,520.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,544,678,520.25/217,989 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 401,601.36
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