Finding the Third Proportional to 203,488.50 and 441,991.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,488.50 and 441,991.50 is: 960,036.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,488.50 : 441,991.50 = 441,991.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,488.50/441,991.50 = 441,991.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,488.50x = 441,991.50 × 441,991.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,488.50x = 195,356,486,072.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 195,356,486,072.25/203,488.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 960,036.99
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