Finding the Third Proportional to 204,523.50 and 477,681.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,523.50 and 477,681.75 is: 1,115,665.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,523.50 : 477,681.75 = 477,681.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,523.50/477,681.75 = 477,681.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,523.50x = 477,681.75 × 477,681.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,523.50x = 228,179,854,283.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 228,179,854,283.06/204,523.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,115,665.70
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