Finding the Third Proportional to 187,582.50 and 410,740.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,582.50 and 410,740.88 is: 899,380.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,582.50 : 410,740.88 = 410,740.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,582.50/410,740.88 = 410,740.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,582.50x = 410,740.88 × 410,740.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,582.50x = 168,708,066,395.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,708,066,395.77/187,582.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 899,380.63
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