Finding the Third Proportional to 205,175.50 and 463,034.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,175.50 and 463,034.75 is: 1,044,964.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,175.50 : 463,034.75 = 463,034.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,175.50/463,034.75 = 463,034.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,175.50x = 463,034.75 × 463,034.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,175.50x = 214,401,179,707.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 214,401,179,707.56/205,175.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,044,964.82
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