Finding the Third Proportional to 196,102.50 and 276,151.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 196,102.50 and 276,151.50 is: 388,876.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,102.50 : 276,151.50 = 276,151.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,102.50/276,151.50 = 276,151.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,102.50x = 276,151.50 × 276,151.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,102.50x = 76,259,650,952.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,259,650,952.25/196,102.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 388,876.49
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