Finding the Third Proportional to 193,641.75 and 278,898.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,641.75 and 278,898.75 is: 401,692.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,641.75 : 278,898.75 = 278,898.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,641.75/278,898.75 = 278,898.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,641.75x = 278,898.75 × 278,898.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,641.75x = 77,784,512,751.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,784,512,751.56/193,641.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 401,692.88
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