Finding the Third Proportional to 193,542.50 and 304,137.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,542.50 and 304,137.75 is: 477,930.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,542.50 : 304,137.75 = 304,137.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,542.50/304,137.75 = 304,137.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,542.50x = 304,137.75 × 304,137.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,542.50x = 92,499,770,975.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,499,770,975.06/193,542.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 477,930.02
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