Finding the Third Proportional to 192,156.75 and 305,342.44
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,156.75 and 305,342.44 is: 485,197.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,156.75 : 305,342.44 = 305,342.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,156.75/305,342.44 = 305,342.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,156.75x = 305,342.44 × 305,342.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,156.75x = 93,234,004,138.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,234,004,138.44/192,156.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 485,197.65
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