Finding the Third Proportional to 201,209.25 and 272,286.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,209.25 and 272,286.75 is: 368,472.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,209.25 : 272,286.75 = 272,286.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,209.25/272,286.75 = 272,286.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,209.25x = 272,286.75 × 272,286.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,209.25x = 74,140,074,225.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,140,074,225.56/201,209.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 368,472.49
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