Finding the Third Proportional to 193,542.50 and 394,861
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,542.50 and 394,861 is: 805,586.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,542.50 : 394,861 = 394,861 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,542.50/394,861 = 394,861/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,542.50x = 394,861 × 394,861 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,542.50x = 155,915,209,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,915,209,321/193,542.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 805,586.42
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