Finding the Third Proportional to 186,944.63 and 411,270.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 186,944.63 and 411,270.75 is: 904,779.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
186,944.63 : 411,270.75 = 411,270.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
186,944.63/411,270.75 = 411,270.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
186,944.63x = 411,270.75 × 411,270.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
186,944.63x = 169,143,629,805.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,143,629,805.56/186,944.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 904,779.32
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