Finding the Third Proportional to 201,586.50 and 423,859.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,586.50 and 423,859.50 is: 891,214.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,586.50 : 423,859.50 = 423,859.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,586.50/423,859.50 = 423,859.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,586.50x = 423,859.50 × 423,859.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,586.50x = 179,656,875,740.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 179,656,875,740.25/201,586.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 891,214.82
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