Finding the Third Proportional to 203,838.75 and 479,620.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,838.75 and 479,620.13 is: 1,128,516.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,838.75 : 479,620.13 = 479,620.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,838.75/479,620.13 = 479,620.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,838.75x = 479,620.13 × 479,620.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,838.75x = 230,035,464,305.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 230,035,464,305.02/203,838.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,128,516.85
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