Finding the Third Proportional to 193,257.56 and 288,997.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,257.56 and 288,997.88 is: 432,168.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,257.56 : 288,997.88 = 288,997.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,257.56/288,997.88 = 288,997.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,257.56x = 288,997.88 × 288,997.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,257.56x = 83,519,771,754.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,519,771,754.52/193,257.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 432,168.19
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