Finding the Third Proportional to 193,176.75 and 295,507.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,176.75 and 295,507.50 is: 452,045.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,176.75 : 295,507.50 = 295,507.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,176.75/295,507.50 = 295,507.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,176.75x = 295,507.50 × 295,507.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,176.75x = 87,324,682,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,324,682,556.25/193,176.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 452,045.51
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