Finding the Third Proportional to 200,802.50 and 422,313.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,802.50 and 422,313.50 is: 888,179.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,802.50 : 422,313.50 = 422,313.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,802.50/422,313.50 = 422,313.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,802.50x = 422,313.50 × 422,313.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,802.50x = 178,348,692,282.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 178,348,692,282.25/200,802.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 888,179.64
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