Finding the Third Proportional to 205,641 and 476,013.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,641 and 476,013.50 is: 1,101,866.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,641 : 476,013.50 = 476,013.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,641/476,013.50 = 476,013.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,641x = 476,013.50 × 476,013.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,641x = 226,588,852,182.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,588,852,182.25/205,641 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,101,866.13
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