Finding the Third Proportional to 187,267.21 and 412,708.68
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,267.21 and 412,708.68 is: 909,547.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,267.21 : 412,708.68 = 412,708.68 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,267.21/412,708.68 = 412,708.68/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,267.21x = 412,708.68 × 412,708.68 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,267.21x = 170,328,458,319.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,328,458,319.75/187,267.21 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 909,547.67
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