Finding the Third Proportional to 201,274.50 and 318,315
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,274.50 and 318,315 is: 503,414.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,274.50 : 318,315 = 318,315 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,274.50/318,315 = 318,315/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,274.50x = 318,315 × 318,315 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,274.50x = 101,324,439,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,324,439,225/201,274.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 503,414.19
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