Finding the Third Proportional to 199,425.94 and 317,120.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,425.94 and 317,120.63 is: 504,274.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,425.94 : 317,120.63 = 317,120.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,425.94/317,120.63 = 317,120.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,425.94x = 317,120.63 × 317,120.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,425.94x = 100,565,490,800.39 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,565,490,800.39/199,425.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 504,274.88
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