Finding the Third Proportional to 195,175.50 and 301,627.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,175.50 and 301,627.50 is: 466,140.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,175.50 : 301,627.50 = 301,627.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,175.50/301,627.50 = 301,627.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,175.50x = 301,627.50 × 301,627.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,175.50x = 90,979,148,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,979,148,756.25/195,175.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 466,140.21
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