Finding the Third Proportional to 188,259.75 and 286,803.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,259.75 and 286,803.75 is: 436,930.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,259.75 : 286,803.75 = 286,803.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,259.75/286,803.75 = 286,803.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,259.75x = 286,803.75 × 286,803.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,259.75x = 82,256,391,014.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,256,391,014.06/188,259.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436,930.31
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