Finding the Third Proportional to 201,244.50 and 426,444.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,244.50 and 426,444.75 is: 903,652.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,244.50 : 426,444.75 = 426,444.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,244.50/426,444.75 = 426,444.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,244.50x = 426,444.75 × 426,444.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,244.50x = 181,855,124,802.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,855,124,802.56/201,244.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 903,652.65
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