Finding the Third Proportional to 205,359 and 413,770.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,359 and 413,770.50 is: 833,691.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,359 : 413,770.50 = 413,770.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,359/413,770.50 = 413,770.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,359x = 413,770.50 × 413,770.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,359x = 171,206,026,670.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,206,026,670.25/205,359 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 833,691.37
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