Finding the Third Proportional to 204,508.50 and 313,930.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,508.50 and 313,930.50 is: 481,898.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,508.50 : 313,930.50 = 313,930.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,508.50/313,930.50 = 313,930.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,508.50x = 313,930.50 × 313,930.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,508.50x = 98,552,358,830.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,552,358,830.25/204,508.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 481,898.60
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