Finding the Third Proportional to 202,692.75 and 317,958.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,692.75 and 317,958.75 is: 498,773.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,692.75 : 317,958.75 = 317,958.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,692.75/317,958.75 = 317,958.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,692.75x = 317,958.75 × 317,958.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,692.75x = 101,097,766,701.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,097,766,701.56/202,692.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 498,773.47
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