Finding the Third Proportional to 193,252.50 and 278,344.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,252.50 and 278,344.50 is: 400,903.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,252.50 : 278,344.50 = 278,344.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,252.50/278,344.50 = 278,344.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,252.50x = 278,344.50 × 278,344.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,252.50x = 77,475,660,680.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,475,660,680.25/193,252.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 400,903.80
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