Finding the Third Proportional to 186,139.50 and 403,767
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Solution
The third proportional to 186,139.50 and 403,767 is: 875,836.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186,139.50 : 403,767 = 403,767 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186,139.50/403,767 = 403,767/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186,139.50x = 403,767 × 403,767 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186,139.50x = 163,027,790,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 163,027,790,289/186,139.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 875,836.62
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