Finding the Third Proportional to 185,104.13 and 393,563.81
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Solution
The third proportional to 185,104.13 and 393,563.81 is: 836,785.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185,104.13 : 393,563.81 = 393,563.81 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185,104.13/393,563.81 = 393,563.81/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185,104.13x = 393,563.81 × 393,563.81 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185,104.13x = 154,892,474,509.54 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,892,474,509.54/185,104.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 836,785.64
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