Finding the Third Proportional to 189,900.50 and 293,948.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 189,900.50 and 293,948.75 is: 455,006.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
189,900.50 : 293,948.75 = 293,948.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
189,900.50/293,948.75 = 293,948.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
189,900.50x = 293,948.75 × 293,948.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
189,900.50x = 86,405,867,626.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,405,867,626.56/189,900.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 455,006.00
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