Finding the Third Proportional to 208,536.75 and 335,769.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 208,536.75 and 335,769.75 is: 540,630.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
208,536.75 : 335,769.75 = 335,769.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
208,536.75/335,769.75 = 335,769.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
208,536.75x = 335,769.75 × 335,769.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
208,536.75x = 112,741,325,015.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,741,325,015.06/208,536.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 540,630.49
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