Finding the Third Proportional to 205,335 and 477,049.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,335 and 477,049.50 is: 1,108,316.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,335 : 477,049.50 = 477,049.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,335/477,049.50 = 477,049.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,335x = 477,049.50 × 477,049.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,335x = 227,576,225,450.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 227,576,225,450.25/205,335 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,108,316.78
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