Finding the Third Proportional to 194,818.50 and 292,799.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,818.50 and 292,799.25 is: 440,057.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,818.50 : 292,799.25 = 292,799.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,818.50/292,799.25 = 292,799.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,818.50x = 292,799.25 × 292,799.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,818.50x = 85,731,400,800.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,731,400,800.56/194,818.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 440,057.80
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