Finding the Third Proportional to 205,121.25 and 310,515.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,121.25 and 310,515.75 is: 470,063.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,121.25 : 310,515.75 = 310,515.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,121.25/310,515.75 = 310,515.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,121.25x = 310,515.75 × 310,515.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,121.25x = 96,420,030,998.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 96,420,030,998.06/205,121.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 470,063.59
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