Finding the Third Proportional to 187,484 and 412,488.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,484 and 412,488.50 is: 907,526.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,484 : 412,488.50 = 412,488.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,484/412,488.50 = 412,488.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,484x = 412,488.50 × 412,488.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,484x = 170,146,762,632.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 170,146,762,632.25/187,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 907,526.84
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