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Finding the Third Proportional to 193,033.50 and 278,475

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Solution

The third proportional to 193,033.50 and 278,475 is: 401,735.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    193,033.50 : 278,475 = 278,475 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    193,033.50/278,475 = 278,475/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    193,033.50x = 278,475 × 278,475
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    193,033.50x = 77,548,325,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,548,325,625/193,033.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401,735.06

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