Finding the Third Proportional to 204,580.50 and 275,190
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,580.50 and 275,190 is: 370,169.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,580.50 : 275,190 = 275,190 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,580.50/275,190 = 275,190/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,580.50x = 275,190 × 275,190 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,580.50x = 75,729,536,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,729,536,100/204,580.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370,169.87
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