Finding the Third Proportional to 201,747 and 296,779.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,747 and 296,779.50 is: 436,576.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,747 : 296,779.50 = 296,779.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,747/296,779.50 = 296,779.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,747x = 296,779.50 × 296,779.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,747x = 88,078,071,620.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 88,078,071,620.25/201,747 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436,576.86
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