Finding the Third Proportional to 204,942 and 286,588.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,942 and 286,588.50 is: 400,762.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,942 : 286,588.50 = 286,588.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,942/286,588.50 = 286,588.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,942x = 286,588.50 × 286,588.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,942x = 82,132,968,332.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,132,968,332.25/204,942 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 400,762.01
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