Finding the Third Proportional to 193,957.50 and 299,563.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 193,957.50 and 299,563.50 is: 462,669.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
193,957.50 : 299,563.50 = 299,563.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
193,957.50/299,563.50 = 299,563.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
193,957.50x = 299,563.50 × 299,563.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
193,957.50x = 89,738,290,532.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,738,290,532.25/193,957.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 462,669.87
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