Finding the Third Proportional to 193,871.25 and 279,232.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,871.25 and 279,232.88 is: 402,179.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,871.25 : 279,232.88 = 279,232.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,871.25/279,232.88 = 279,232.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,871.25x = 279,232.88 × 279,232.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,871.25x = 77,970,998,480.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,970,998,480.77/193,871.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 402,179.27
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