Finding the Third Proportional to 195,058.13 and 291,795.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,058.13 and 291,795.75 is: 436,509.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,058.13 : 291,795.75 = 291,795.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,058.13/291,795.75 = 291,795.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,058.13x = 291,795.75 × 291,795.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,058.13x = 85,144,759,718.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,144,759,718.06/195,058.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436,509.68
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