Finding the Third Proportional to 203,507.50 and 299,163.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,507.50 and 299,163.75 is: 439,782.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,507.50 : 299,163.75 = 299,163.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,507.50/299,163.75 = 299,163.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,507.50x = 299,163.75 × 299,163.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,507.50x = 89,498,949,314.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,498,949,314.06/203,507.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,782.07
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