Finding the Third Proportional to 93,586.50 and 199,615.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 93,586.50 and 199,615.50 is: 425,770.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
93,586.50 : 199,615.50 = 199,615.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
93,586.50/199,615.50 = 199,615.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
93,586.50x = 199,615.50 × 199,615.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
93,586.50x = 39,846,347,840.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 39,846,347,840.25/93,586.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 425,770.25
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