Finding the Third Proportional to 197,984.25 and 268,985.81
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Solution
The third proportional to 197,984.25 and 268,985.81 is: 365,450.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
197,984.25 : 268,985.81 = 268,985.81 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
197,984.25/268,985.81 = 268,985.81/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
197,984.25x = 268,985.81 × 268,985.81 - Step 4: Simplify right side
197,984.25x = 72,353,367,326.29 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,353,367,326.29/197,984.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 365,450.12
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