Finding the Third Proportional to 191,928 and 293,758.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 191,928 and 293,758.50 is: 449,616.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
191,928 : 293,758.50 = 293,758.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
191,928/293,758.50 = 293,758.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
191,928x = 293,758.50 × 293,758.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
191,928x = 86,294,056,322.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,294,056,322.25/191,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 449,616.82
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