Finding the Third Proportional to 187,823.25 and 281,679.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,823.25 and 281,679.75 is: 422,436.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,823.25 : 281,679.75 = 281,679.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,823.25/281,679.75 = 281,679.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,823.25x = 281,679.75 × 281,679.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,823.25x = 79,343,481,560.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,343,481,560.06/187,823.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 422,436.95
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