Finding the Third Proportional to 204,996.75 and 450,351.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 204,996.75 and 450,351.75 is: 989,365.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
204,996.75 : 450,351.75 = 450,351.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
204,996.75/450,351.75 = 450,351.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
204,996.75x = 450,351.75 × 450,351.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
204,996.75x = 202,816,698,728.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 202,816,698,728.06/204,996.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 989,365.43
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