Finding the Third Proportional to 204,228 and 285,655.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,228 and 285,655.50 is: 399,548.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,228 : 285,655.50 = 285,655.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,228/285,655.50 = 285,655.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,228x = 285,655.50 × 285,655.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,228x = 81,599,064,680.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,599,064,680.25/204,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 399,548.86
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