Finding the Third Proportional to 204,372.63 and 318,974.44
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,372.63 and 318,974.44 is: 497,839.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,372.63 : 318,974.44 = 318,974.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,372.63/318,974.44 = 318,974.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,372.63x = 318,974.44 × 318,974.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,372.63x = 101,744,691,778.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,744,691,778.44/204,372.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 497,839.14
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