Finding the Third Proportional to 202,530 and 468,871.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,530 and 468,871.50 is: 1,085,471.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,530 : 468,871.50 = 468,871.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,530/468,871.50 = 468,871.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,530x = 468,871.50 × 468,871.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,530x = 219,840,483,512.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 219,840,483,512.25/202,530 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,085,471.21
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