Finding the Third Proportional to 202,827.16 and 315,312.43
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,827.16 and 315,312.43 is: 490,180.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,827.16 : 315,312.43 = 315,312.43 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,827.16/315,312.43 = 315,312.43/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,827.16x = 315,312.43 × 315,312.43 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,827.16x = 99,421,930,778.81 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,421,930,778.81/202,827.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 490,180.55
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