Finding the Third Proportional to 185,190.75 and 276,567.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 185,190.75 and 276,567.75 is: 413,032.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185,190.75 : 276,567.75 = 276,567.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185,190.75/276,567.75 = 276,567.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185,190.75x = 276,567.75 × 276,567.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185,190.75x = 76,489,720,340.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,489,720,340.06/185,190.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 413,032.08
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