Finding the Third Proportional to 202,816.13 and 318,143.81
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,816.13 and 318,143.81 is: 499,050.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,816.13 : 318,143.81 = 318,143.81 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,816.13/318,143.81 = 318,143.81/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,816.13x = 318,143.81 × 318,143.81 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,816.13x = 101,215,485,432.04 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,215,485,432.04/202,816.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 499,050.48
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