Finding the Third Proportional to 205,479 and 302,677.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,479 and 302,677.50 is: 445,854.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,479 : 302,677.50 = 302,677.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,479/302,677.50 = 302,677.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,479x = 302,677.50 × 302,677.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,479x = 91,613,669,006.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,613,669,006.25/205,479 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 445,854.17
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