Finding the Third Proportional to 192,877.50 and 417,465.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 192,877.50 and 417,465.75 is: 903,566.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
192,877.50 : 417,465.75 = 417,465.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
192,877.50/417,465.75 = 417,465.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
192,877.50x = 417,465.75 × 417,465.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
192,877.50x = 174,277,652,423.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,277,652,423.06/192,877.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 903,566.52
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