Finding the Third Proportional to 188,524.50 and 406,569
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,524.50 and 406,569 is: 876,800.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,524.50 : 406,569 = 406,569 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,524.50/406,569 = 406,569/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,524.50x = 406,569 × 406,569 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,524.50x = 165,298,351,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 165,298,351,761/188,524.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 876,800.37
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