Finding the Third Proportional to 192,792.38 and 307,869.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,792.38 and 307,869.75 is: 491,636.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,792.38 : 307,869.75 = 307,869.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,792.38/307,869.75 = 307,869.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,792.38x = 307,869.75 × 307,869.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,792.38x = 94,783,782,965.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,783,782,965.06/192,792.38 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 491,636.58
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