Finding the Third Proportional to 204,686.25 and 310,209.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,686.25 and 310,209.75 is: 470,134.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,686.25 : 310,209.75 = 310,209.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,686.25/310,209.75 = 310,209.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,686.25x = 310,209.75 × 310,209.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,686.25x = 96,230,088,995.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,230,088,995.06/204,686.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 470,134.60
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