Finding the Third Proportional to 209,389.50 and 436,477.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 209,389.50 and 436,477.50 is: 909,847.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
209,389.50 : 436,477.50 = 436,477.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
209,389.50/436,477.50 = 436,477.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
209,389.50x = 436,477.50 × 436,477.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
209,389.50x = 190,512,608,006.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 190,512,608,006.25/209,389.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 909,847.95
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