Finding the Third Proportional to 193,030 and 295,285.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,030 and 295,285.50 is: 451,709.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,030 : 295,285.50 = 295,285.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,030/295,285.50 = 295,285.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,030x = 295,285.50 × 295,285.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,030x = 87,193,526,510.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,193,526,510.25/193,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 451,709.72
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