Finding the Third Proportional to 197,275.50 and 426,079.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,275.50 and 426,079.50 is: 920,254.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,275.50 : 426,079.50 = 426,079.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,275.50/426,079.50 = 426,079.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,275.50x = 426,079.50 × 426,079.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,275.50x = 181,543,740,320.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,543,740,320.25/197,275.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 920,254.87
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