Finding the Third Proportional to 201,800.50 and 304,237
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,800.50 and 304,237 is: 458,671.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,800.50 : 304,237 = 304,237 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,800.50/304,237 = 304,237/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,800.50x = 304,237 × 304,237 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,800.50x = 92,560,152,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,560,152,169/201,800.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 458,671.57
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