Finding the Third Proportional to 207,961.25 and 425,776.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,961.25 and 425,776.75 is: 871,728.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,961.25 : 425,776.75 = 425,776.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,961.25/425,776.75 = 425,776.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,961.25x = 425,776.75 × 425,776.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,961.25x = 181,285,840,840.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,285,840,840.56/207,961.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 871,728.94
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