Finding the Third Proportional to 197,356.50 and 477,211.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,356.50 and 477,211.50 is: 1,153,905.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,356.50 : 477,211.50 = 477,211.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,356.50/477,211.50 = 477,211.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,356.50x = 477,211.50 × 477,211.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,356.50x = 227,730,815,732.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 227,730,815,732.25/197,356.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,153,905.83
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