Finding the Third Proportional to 202,041 and 313,699.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,041 and 313,699.50 is: 487,066.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,041 : 313,699.50 = 313,699.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,041/313,699.50 = 313,699.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,041x = 313,699.50 × 313,699.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,041x = 98,407,376,300.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,407,376,300.25/202,041 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 487,066.37
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