Finding the Third Proportional to 187,854.19 and 416,221.03
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Solution
The third proportional to 187,854.19 and 416,221.03 is: 922,204.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
187,854.19 : 416,221.03 = 416,221.03 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
187,854.19/416,221.03 = 416,221.03/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
187,854.19x = 416,221.03 × 416,221.03 - Step 4: Simplify right side
187,854.19x = 173,239,946,854.81 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,239,946,854.81/187,854.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 922,204.34
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