Finding the Third Proportional to 192,121.88 and 276,721.31
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,121.88 and 276,721.31 is: 398,573.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,121.88 : 276,721.31 = 276,721.31 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,121.88/276,721.31 = 276,721.31/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,121.88x = 276,721.31 × 276,721.31 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,121.88x = 76,574,684,791.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,574,684,791.72/192,121.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 398,573.48
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