Finding the Third Proportional to 191,461 and 305,233.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,461 and 305,233.50 is: 486,613.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,461 : 305,233.50 = 305,233.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,461/305,233.50 = 305,233.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,461x = 305,233.50 × 305,233.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,461x = 93,167,489,522.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,167,489,522.25/191,461 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 486,613.41
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