Finding the Third Proportional to 194,041.50 and 417,592.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,041.50 and 417,592.50 is: 898,691.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,041.50 : 417,592.50 = 417,592.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,041.50/417,592.50 = 417,592.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,041.50x = 417,592.50 × 417,592.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,041.50x = 174,383,496,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,383,496,056.25/194,041.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 898,691.75
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