Finding the Third Proportional to 187,817.06 and 442,913.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,817.06 and 442,913.06 is: 1,044,484.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,817.06 : 442,913.06 = 442,913.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,817.06/442,913.06 = 442,913.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,817.06x = 442,913.06 × 442,913.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,817.06x = 196,171,980,933.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 196,171,980,933.13/187,817.06 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,044,484.34
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