Finding the Third Proportional to 201,193.50 and 418,911
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,193.50 and 418,911 is: 872,227.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,193.50 : 418,911 = 418,911 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,193.50/418,911 = 418,911/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,193.50x = 418,911 × 418,911 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,193.50x = 175,486,425,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,486,425,921/201,193.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 872,227.11
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