Finding the Third Proportional to 205,625.25 and 475,979.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,625.25 and 475,979.63 is: 1,101,793.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,625.25 : 475,979.63 = 475,979.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,625.25/475,979.63 = 475,979.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,625.25x = 475,979.63 × 475,979.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,625.25x = 226,556,603,415.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,556,603,415.14/205,625.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,101,793.69
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