Finding the Third Proportional to 208,252.50 and 311,487.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 208,252.50 and 311,487.75 is: 465,898.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208,252.50 : 311,487.75 = 311,487.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208,252.50/311,487.75 = 311,487.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208,252.50x = 311,487.75 × 311,487.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208,252.50x = 97,024,618,400.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 97,024,618,400.06/208,252.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 465,898.94
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