Finding the Third Proportional to 199,371 and 296,176.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 199,371 and 296,176.50 is: 439,986.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
199,371 : 296,176.50 = 296,176.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
199,371/296,176.50 = 296,176.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
199,371x = 296,176.50 × 296,176.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
199,371x = 87,720,519,152.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,720,519,152.25/199,371 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,986.35
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