Finding the Third Proportional to 204,120 and 426,829.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,120 and 426,829.50 is: 892,530.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,120 : 426,829.50 = 426,829.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,120/426,829.50 = 426,829.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,120x = 426,829.50 × 426,829.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,120x = 182,183,422,070.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 182,183,422,070.25/204,120 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 892,530.97
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