Finding the Third Proportional to 197,643 and 295,924.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,643 and 295,924.50 is: 443,078.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,643 : 295,924.50 = 295,924.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,643/295,924.50 = 295,924.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,643x = 295,924.50 × 295,924.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,643x = 87,571,309,700.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,571,309,700.25/197,643 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 443,078.23
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