Finding the Third Proportional to 195,459.75 and 309,750.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,459.75 and 309,750.75 is: 490,871.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,459.75 : 309,750.75 = 309,750.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,459.75/309,750.75 = 309,750.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,459.75x = 309,750.75 × 309,750.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,459.75x = 95,945,527,125.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,945,527,125.56/195,459.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 490,871.02
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