Finding the Third Proportional to 190,845 and 397,387.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,845 and 397,387.50 is: 827,461.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,845 : 397,387.50 = 397,387.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,845/397,387.50 = 397,387.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,845x = 397,387.50 × 397,387.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,845x = 157,916,825,156.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,916,825,156.25/190,845 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 827,461.16
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