Finding the Third Proportional to 191,655 and 407,893.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,655 and 407,893.50 is: 868,107.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,655 : 407,893.50 = 407,893.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,655/407,893.50 = 407,893.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,655x = 407,893.50 × 407,893.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,655x = 166,377,107,342.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,377,107,342.25/191,655 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 868,107.31
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