Finding the Third Proportional to 194,917.88 and 291,567.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 194,917.88 and 291,567.75 is: 436,141.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
194,917.88 : 291,567.75 = 291,567.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
194,917.88/291,567.75 = 291,567.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
194,917.88x = 291,567.75 × 291,567.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
194,917.88x = 85,011,752,840.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,011,752,840.06/194,917.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436,141.39
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