Finding the Third Proportional to 201,150 and 397,165.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,150 and 397,165.50 is: 784,193.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,150 : 397,165.50 = 397,165.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,150/397,165.50 = 397,165.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,150x = 397,165.50 × 397,165.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,150x = 157,740,434,390.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,740,434,390.25/201,150 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 784,193.06
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