Finding the Third Proportional to 205,177.50 and 315,177.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,177.50 and 315,177.75 is: 484,151.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,177.50 : 315,177.75 = 315,177.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,177.50/315,177.75 = 315,177.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,177.50x = 315,177.75 × 315,177.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,177.50x = 99,337,014,095.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,337,014,095.06/205,177.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 484,151.60
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