Finding the Third Proportional to 199,563.75 and 461,517.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,563.75 and 461,517.75 is: 1,067,321.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,563.75 : 461,517.75 = 461,517.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,563.75/461,517.75 = 461,517.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,563.75x = 461,517.75 × 461,517.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,563.75x = 212,998,633,565.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 212,998,633,565.06/199,563.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,067,321.26
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