Finding the Third Proportional to 186,351.75 and 402,207.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 186,351.75 and 402,207.75 is: 868,095.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186,351.75 : 402,207.75 = 402,207.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186,351.75/402,207.75 = 402,207.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186,351.75x = 402,207.75 × 402,207.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186,351.75x = 161,771,074,160.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,771,074,160.06/186,351.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 868,095.28
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