Finding the Third Proportional to 203,406 and 314,950.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,406 and 314,950.50 is: 487,664.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,406 : 314,950.50 = 314,950.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,406/314,950.50 = 314,950.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,406x = 314,950.50 × 314,950.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,406x = 99,193,817,450.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,193,817,450.25/203,406 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 487,664.17
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