Finding the Third Proportional to 205,861.50 and 445,941
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,861.50 and 445,941 is: 966,005.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,861.50 : 445,941 = 445,941 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,861.50/445,941 = 445,941/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,861.50x = 445,941 × 445,941 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,861.50x = 198,863,375,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 198,863,375,481/205,861.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 966,005.67
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