Finding the Third Proportional to 203,932.50 and 413,559.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 203,932.50 and 413,559.75 is: 838,668.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
203,932.50 : 413,559.75 = 413,559.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
203,932.50/413,559.75 = 413,559.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
203,932.50x = 413,559.75 × 413,559.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
203,932.50x = 171,031,666,820.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,031,666,820.06/203,932.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 838,668.02
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