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Finding the Third Proportional to 189,695.25 and 285,795

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Solution

The third proportional to 189,695.25 and 285,795 is: 430,578.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189,695.25 : 285,795 = 285,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189,695.25/285,795 = 285,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189,695.25x = 285,795 × 285,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189,695.25x = 81,678,782,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,678,782,025/189,695.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,578.95

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