Finding the Third Proportional to 191,664 and 296,473.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,664 and 296,473.50 is: 458,597.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,664 : 296,473.50 = 296,473.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,664/296,473.50 = 296,473.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,664x = 296,473.50 × 296,473.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,664x = 87,896,536,202.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,896,536,202.25/191,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 458,597.00
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