Finding the Third Proportional to 193,114.97 and 282,759.05
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,114.97 and 282,759.05 is: 414,015.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,114.97 : 282,759.05 = 282,759.05 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,114.97/282,759.05 = 282,759.05/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,114.97x = 282,759.05 × 282,759.05 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,114.97x = 79,952,678,589.66 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,952,678,589.66/193,114.97 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 414,015.96
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