Finding the Third Proportional to 193,670 and 264,033.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,670 and 264,033.50 is: 359,961.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,670 : 264,033.50 = 264,033.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,670/264,033.50 = 264,033.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,670x = 264,033.50 × 264,033.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,670x = 69,713,689,122.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,713,689,122.25/193,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 359,961.22
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