Finding the Third Proportional to 185,762.06 and 295,217.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 185,762.06 and 295,217.06 is: 469,165.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185,762.06 : 295,217.06 = 295,217.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185,762.06/295,217.06 = 295,217.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185,762.06x = 295,217.06 × 295,217.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185,762.06x = 87,153,113,991.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,153,113,991.13/185,762.06 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 469,165.30
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