Finding the Third Proportional to 82,054 and 193,187.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 82,054 and 193,187.50 is: 454,839.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
82,054 : 193,187.50 = 193,187.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
82,054/193,187.50 = 193,187.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
82,054x = 193,187.50 × 193,187.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
82,054x = 37,321,410,156.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 37,321,410,156.25/82,054 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 454,839.62
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