Finding the Third Proportional to 193,534.31 and 295,374.09
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,534.31 and 295,374.09 is: 450,803.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,534.31 : 295,374.09 = 295,374.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,534.31/295,374.09 = 295,374.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,534.31x = 295,374.09 × 295,374.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,534.31x = 87,245,855,258.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,245,855,258.63/193,534.31 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 450,803.03
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