Finding the Third Proportional to 145,972.13 and 186,510.09
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Solution
The third proportional to 145,972.13 and 186,510.09 is: 238,305.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
145,972.13 : 186,510.09 = 186,510.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
145,972.13/186,510.09 = 186,510.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
145,972.13x = 186,510.09 × 186,510.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
145,972.13x = 34,786,015,070.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,786,015,070.63/145,972.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 238,305.88
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