Finding the Third Proportional to 203,482.75 and 299,133.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,482.75 and 299,133.75 is: 439,747.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,482.75 : 299,133.75 = 299,133.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,482.75/299,133.75 = 299,133.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,482.75x = 299,133.75 × 299,133.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,482.75x = 89,481,000,389.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,481,000,389.06/203,482.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,747.35
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