Finding the Third Proportional to 213,802.50 and 451,743
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Solution
The third proportional to 213,802.50 and 451,743 is: 954,487.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213,802.50 : 451,743 = 451,743 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213,802.50/451,743 = 451,743/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213,802.50x = 451,743 × 451,743 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213,802.50x = 204,071,738,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,071,738,049/213,802.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 954,487.15
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