Finding the Third Proportional to 192,636 and 255,676.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,636 and 255,676.50 is: 339,347.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,636 : 255,676.50 = 255,676.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,636/255,676.50 = 255,676.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,636x = 255,676.50 × 255,676.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,636x = 65,370,472,652.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,370,472,652.25/192,636 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 339,347.12
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