Finding the Third Proportional to 207,983.81 and 425,824.31
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Solution
The third proportional to 207,983.81 and 425,824.31 is: 871,829.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
207,983.81 : 425,824.31 = 425,824.31 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
207,983.81/425,824.31 = 425,824.31/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
207,983.81x = 425,824.31 × 425,824.31 - Step 4: Simplify right side
207,983.81x = 181,326,345,116.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,326,345,116.10/207,983.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 871,829.12
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