Finding the Third Proportional to 193,243.50 and 291,984.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,243.50 and 291,984.75 is: 441,179.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,243.50 : 291,984.75 = 291,984.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,243.50/291,984.75 = 291,984.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,243.50x = 291,984.75 × 291,984.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,243.50x = 85,255,094,232.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,255,094,232.56/193,243.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,179.62
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