Finding the Third Proportional to 188,284.50 and 288,438.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,284.50 and 288,438.75 is: 441,868.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,284.50 : 288,438.75 = 288,438.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,284.50/288,438.75 = 288,438.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,284.50x = 288,438.75 × 288,438.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,284.50x = 83,196,912,501.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 83,196,912,501.56/188,284.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,868.09
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