Finding the Third Proportional to 192,588.75 and 281,751.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,588.75 and 281,751.75 is: 412,194.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,588.75 : 281,751.75 = 281,751.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,588.75/281,751.75 = 281,751.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,588.75x = 281,751.75 × 281,751.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,588.75x = 79,384,048,628.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,384,048,628.06/192,588.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 412,194.63
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