Finding the Third Proportional to 187,435.50 and 299,780.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,435.50 and 299,780.25 is: 479,461.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,435.50 : 299,780.25 = 299,780.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,435.50/299,780.25 = 299,780.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,435.50x = 299,780.25 × 299,780.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,435.50x = 89,868,198,290.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,868,198,290.06/187,435.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 479,461.99
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