Finding the Third Proportional to 185,986.13 and 325,635.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 185,986.13 and 325,635.19 is: 570,140.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185,986.13 : 325,635.19 = 325,635.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185,986.13/325,635.19 = 325,635.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185,986.13x = 325,635.19 × 325,635.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185,986.13x = 106,038,275,338.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 106,038,275,338.16/185,986.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 570,140.79
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