Finding the Third Proportional to 186,523.50 and 281,558.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 186,523.50 and 281,558.25 is: 425,013.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186,523.50 : 281,558.25 = 281,558.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186,523.50/281,558.25 = 281,558.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186,523.50x = 281,558.25 × 281,558.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186,523.50x = 79,275,048,143.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,275,048,143.06/186,523.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 425,013.73
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