Finding the Third Proportional to 186,462 and 286,132.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 186,462 and 286,132.50 is: 439,080.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186,462 : 286,132.50 = 286,132.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186,462/286,132.50 = 286,132.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186,462x = 286,132.50 × 286,132.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186,462x = 81,871,807,556.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,871,807,556.25/186,462 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,080.39
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