Finding the Third Proportional to 186,721.50 and 280,218
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Solution
The third proportional to 186,721.50 and 280,218 is: 420,530.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186,721.50 : 280,218 = 280,218 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186,721.50/280,218 = 280,218/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186,721.50x = 280,218 × 280,218 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186,721.50x = 78,522,127,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,522,127,524/186,721.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 420,530.72
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