Finding the Third Proportional to 200,966.50 and 319,900
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Solution
The third proportional to 200,966.50 and 319,900 is: 509,219.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
200,966.50 : 319,900 = 319,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
200,966.50/319,900 = 319,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
200,966.50x = 319,900 × 319,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
200,966.50x = 102,336,010,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,336,010,000/200,966.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 509,219.25
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