Finding the Third Proportional to 187,104.50 and 411,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,104.50 and 411,570 is: 905,322.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,104.50 : 411,570 = 411,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,104.50/411,570 = 411,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,104.50x = 411,570 × 411,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,104.50x = 169,389,864,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 169,389,864,900/187,104.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 905,322.24
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