Finding the Third Proportional to 191,515.50 and 303,111
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,515.50 and 303,111 is: 479,732.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,515.50 : 303,111 = 303,111 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,515.50/303,111 = 303,111/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,515.50x = 303,111 × 303,111 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,515.50x = 91,876,278,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,876,278,321/191,515.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 479,732.86
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