Finding the Third Proportional to 191,884.50 and 293,695.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,884.50 and 293,695.50 is: 449,525.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,884.50 : 293,695.50 = 293,695.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,884.50/293,695.50 = 293,695.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,884.50x = 293,695.50 × 293,695.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,884.50x = 86,257,046,720.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,257,046,720.25/191,884.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 449,525.87
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