Finding the Third Proportional to 205,989.19 and 451,252.69
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Solution
The third proportional to 205,989.19 and 451,252.69 is: 988,542.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
205,989.19 : 451,252.69 = 451,252.69 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
205,989.19/451,252.69 = 451,252.69/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
205,989.19x = 451,252.69 × 451,252.69 - Step 4: Simplify right side
205,989.19x = 203,628,987,975.97 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,628,987,975.97/205,989.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 988,542.12
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