Finding the Third Proportional to 189,848.81 and 277,278.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,848.81 and 277,278.19 is: 404,970.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,848.81 : 277,278.19 = 277,278.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,848.81/277,278.19 = 277,278.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,848.81x = 277,278.19 × 277,278.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,848.81x = 76,883,193,263.29 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,883,193,263.29/189,848.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 404,970.63
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