Finding the Third Proportional to 201,271.50 and 318,309.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,271.50 and 318,309.75 is: 503,405.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,271.50 : 318,309.75 = 318,309.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,271.50/318,309.75 = 318,309.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,271.50x = 318,309.75 × 318,309.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,271.50x = 101,321,096,945.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,321,096,945.06/201,271.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 503,405.09
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