Finding the Third Proportional to 201,916.50 and 311,298
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Solution
The third proportional to 201,916.50 and 311,298 is: 479,933.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
201,916.50 : 311,298 = 311,298 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
201,916.50/311,298 = 311,298/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
201,916.50x = 311,298 × 311,298 - Step 4: Simplify right side
201,916.50x = 96,906,444,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,906,444,804/201,916.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 479,933.26
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