Finding the Third Proportional to 186,478.88 and 281,269.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 186,478.88 and 281,269.13 is: 424,242.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186,478.88 : 281,269.13 = 281,269.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186,478.88/281,269.13 = 281,269.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186,478.88x = 281,269.13 × 281,269.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186,478.88x = 79,112,320,678.27 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,112,320,678.27/186,478.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 424,242.80
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