Finding the Third Proportional to 205,531.59 and 448,413.47
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,531.59 and 448,413.47 is: 978,314.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,531.59 : 448,413.47 = 448,413.47 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,531.59/448,413.47 = 448,413.47/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,531.59x = 448,413.47 × 448,413.47 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,531.59x = 201,074,638,956.41 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 201,074,638,956.41/205,531.59 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 978,314.99
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