Finding the Third Proportional to 112,127 and 186,871.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 112,127 and 186,871.50 is: 311,441.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
112,127 : 186,871.50 = 186,871.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
112,127/186,871.50 = 186,871.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
112,127x = 186,871.50 × 186,871.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
112,127x = 34,920,957,512.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,920,957,512.25/112,127 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 311,441.11
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