Finding the Third Proportional to 204,070 and 476,536.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,070 and 476,536.50 is: 1,112,789.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,070 : 476,536.50 = 476,536.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,070/476,536.50 = 476,536.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,070x = 476,536.50 × 476,536.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,070x = 227,087,035,832.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 227,087,035,832.25/204,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,112,789.90
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