Finding the Third Proportional to 196,160.06 and 415,860.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 196,160.06 and 415,860.75 is: 881,627.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,160.06 : 415,860.75 = 415,860.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,160.06/415,860.75 = 415,860.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,160.06x = 415,860.75 × 415,860.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,160.06x = 172,940,163,390.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,940,163,390.56/196,160.06 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 881,627.80
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