Finding the Third Proportional to 194,031 and 289,849.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,031 and 289,849.50 is: 432,986.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,031 : 289,849.50 = 289,849.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,031/289,849.50 = 289,849.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,031x = 289,849.50 × 289,849.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,031x = 84,012,732,650.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,012,732,650.25/194,031 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 432,986.13
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