Finding the Third Proportional to 193,246.50 and 291,990
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,246.50 and 291,990 is: 441,188.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,246.50 : 291,990 = 291,990 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,246.50/291,990 = 291,990/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,246.50x = 291,990 × 291,990 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,246.50x = 85,258,160,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,258,160,100/193,246.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,188.64
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