Finding the Third Proportional to 203,811.75 and 442,743.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,811.75 and 442,743.75 is: 961,779.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,811.75 : 442,743.75 = 442,743.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,811.75/442,743.75 = 442,743.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,811.75x = 442,743.75 × 442,743.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,811.75x = 196,022,028,164.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,022,028,164.06/203,811.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 961,779.82
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