Finding the Third Proportional to 199,367.26 and 268,603.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,367.26 and 268,603.75 is: 361,884.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,367.26 : 268,603.75 = 268,603.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,367.26/268,603.75 = 268,603.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,367.26x = 268,603.75 × 268,603.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,367.26x = 72,147,975,563.29 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,147,975,563.29/199,367.26 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 361,884.77
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