Finding the Third Proportional to 199,508.50 and 437,785.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,508.50 and 437,785.75 is: 960,642.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,508.50 : 437,785.75 = 437,785.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,508.50/437,785.75 = 437,785.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,508.50x = 437,785.75 × 437,785.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,508.50x = 191,656,362,903.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,656,362,903.06/199,508.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 960,642.59
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