Finding the Third Proportional to 201,833.50 and 432,645
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,833.50 and 432,645 is: 927,406.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,833.50 : 432,645 = 432,645 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,833.50/432,645 = 432,645/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,833.50x = 432,645 × 432,645 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,833.50x = 187,181,696,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,181,696,025/201,833.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 927,406.48
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