Finding the Third Proportional to 190,959.75 and 286,917.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,959.75 and 286,917.75 is: 431,095.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,959.75 : 286,917.75 = 286,917.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,959.75/286,917.75 = 286,917.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,959.75x = 286,917.75 × 286,917.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,959.75x = 82,321,795,265.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,321,795,265.06/190,959.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 431,095.01
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