Finding the Third Proportional to 202,135.50 and 317,054.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,135.50 and 317,054.25 is: 497,306.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,135.50 : 317,054.25 = 317,054.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,135.50/317,054.25 = 317,054.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,135.50x = 317,054.25 × 317,054.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,135.50x = 100,523,397,443.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,523,397,443.06/202,135.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 497,306.99
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