Finding the Third Proportional to 206,572.50 and 437,955.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,572.50 and 437,955.75 is: 928,512.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,572.50 : 437,955.75 = 437,955.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,572.50/437,955.75 = 437,955.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,572.50x = 437,955.75 × 437,955.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,572.50x = 191,805,238,958.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 191,805,238,958.06/206,572.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 928,512.94
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