Finding the Third Proportional to 196,364.63 and 302,201.44
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Solution
The third proportional to 196,364.63 and 302,201.44 is: 465,082.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
196,364.63 : 302,201.44 = 302,201.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
196,364.63/302,201.44 = 302,201.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
196,364.63x = 302,201.44 × 302,201.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
196,364.63x = 91,325,708,827.07 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 91,325,708,827.07/196,364.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 465,082.29
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