Finding the Third Proportional to 203,416.50 and 425,421.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,416.50 and 425,421.75 is: 889,719.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,416.50 : 425,421.75 = 425,421.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,416.50/425,421.75 = 425,421.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,416.50x = 425,421.75 × 425,421.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,416.50x = 180,983,665,373.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 180,983,665,373.06/203,416.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 889,719.69
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