Finding the Third Proportional to 186,480 and 295,746.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 186,480 and 295,746.75 is: 469,037.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186,480 : 295,746.75 = 295,746.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186,480/295,746.75 = 295,746.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186,480x = 295,746.75 × 295,746.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186,480x = 87,466,140,135.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,466,140,135.56/186,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 469,037.65
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