Finding the Third Proportional to 186,652.50 and 288,229.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 186,652.50 and 288,229.50 is: 445,085.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186,652.50 : 288,229.50 = 288,229.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186,652.50/288,229.50 = 288,229.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186,652.50x = 288,229.50 × 288,229.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186,652.50x = 83,076,244,670.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,076,244,670.25/186,652.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 445,085.09
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