Finding the Third Proportional to 197,042.63 and 305,729.44
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,042.63 and 305,729.44 is: 474,366.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,042.63 : 305,729.44 = 305,729.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,042.63/305,729.44 = 305,729.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,042.63x = 305,729.44 × 305,729.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,042.63x = 93,470,488,954.07 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,470,488,954.07/197,042.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 474,366.85
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