Finding the Third Proportional to 195,955.75 and 286,372.38
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Solution
The third proportional to 195,955.75 and 286,372.38 is: 418,508.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
195,955.75 : 286,372.38 = 286,372.38 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
195,955.75/286,372.38 = 286,372.38/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
195,955.75x = 286,372.38 × 286,372.38 - Step 4: Simplify right side
195,955.75x = 82,009,137,163.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,009,137,163.14/195,955.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 418,508.45
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