Finding the Third Proportional to 193,232.50 and 306,642.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,232.50 and 306,642.75 is: 486,614.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,232.50 : 306,642.75 = 306,642.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,232.50/306,642.75 = 306,642.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,232.50x = 306,642.75 × 306,642.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,232.50x = 94,029,776,127.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,029,776,127.56/193,232.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 486,614.71
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