Finding the Third Proportional to 191,637.75 and 403,135.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,637.75 and 403,135.50 is: 848,049.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,637.75 : 403,135.50 = 403,135.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,637.75/403,135.50 = 403,135.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,637.75x = 403,135.50 × 403,135.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,637.75x = 162,518,231,360.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,518,231,360.25/191,637.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 848,049.15
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