Finding the Third Proportional to 195,836.06 and 264,229.31
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,836.06 and 264,229.31 is: 356,508.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,836.06 : 264,229.31 = 264,229.31 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,836.06/264,229.31 = 264,229.31/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,836.06x = 264,229.31 × 264,229.31 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,836.06x = 69,817,129,584.22 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,817,129,584.22/195,836.06 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 356,508.03
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