Finding the Third Proportional to 197,124.50 and 299,582.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,124.50 and 299,582.50 is: 455,294.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,124.50 : 299,582.50 = 299,582.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,124.50/299,582.50 = 299,582.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,124.50x = 299,582.50 × 299,582.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,124.50x = 89,749,674,306.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,749,674,306.25/197,124.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 455,294.37
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