Finding the Third Proportional to 191,433.38 and 281,621.81
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,433.38 and 281,621.81 is: 414,299.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,433.38 : 281,621.81 = 281,621.81 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,433.38/281,621.81 = 281,621.81/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,433.38x = 281,621.81 × 281,621.81 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,433.38x = 79,310,845,275.79 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,310,845,275.79/191,433.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 414,299.99
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