Finding the Third Proportional to 303,207 and 505,303.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 303,207 and 505,303.50 is: 842,103.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
303,207 : 505,303.50 = 505,303.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
303,207/505,303.50 = 505,303.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
303,207x = 505,303.50 × 505,303.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
303,207x = 255,331,627,112.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 255,331,627,112.25/303,207 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 842,103.34
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