Finding the Third Proportional to 201,369 and 470,302.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,369 and 470,302.50 is: 1,098,403.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,369 : 470,302.50 = 470,302.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,369/470,302.50 = 470,302.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,369x = 470,302.50 × 470,302.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,369x = 221,184,441,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 221,184,441,506.25/201,369 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,098,403.63
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