Finding the Third Proportional to 186,718.50 and 251,565.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 186,718.50 and 251,565.75 is: 338,934.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186,718.50 : 251,565.75 = 251,565.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186,718.50/251,565.75 = 251,565.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186,718.50x = 251,565.75 × 251,565.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186,718.50x = 63,285,326,573.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,285,326,573.06/186,718.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 338,934.42
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