Finding the Third Proportional to 204,938.50 and 313,627
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,938.50 and 313,627 is: 479,958.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,938.50 : 313,627 = 313,627 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,938.50/313,627 = 313,627/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,938.50x = 313,627 × 313,627 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,938.50x = 98,361,895,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 98,361,895,129/204,938.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 479,958.11
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