Finding the Third Proportional to 185,226.75 and 399,309.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 185,226.75 and 399,309.75 is: 860,827.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185,226.75 : 399,309.75 = 399,309.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185,226.75/399,309.75 = 399,309.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185,226.75x = 399,309.75 × 399,309.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185,226.75x = 159,448,276,445.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,448,276,445.06/185,226.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 860,827.48
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