Finding the Third Proportional to 202,963.22 and 309,229.31
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,963.22 and 309,229.31 is: 471,133.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,963.22 : 309,229.31 = 309,229.31 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,963.22/309,229.31 = 309,229.31/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,963.22x = 309,229.31 × 309,229.31 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,963.22x = 95,622,767,709.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,622,767,709.22/202,963.22 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 471,133.48
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