Finding the Third Proportional to 188,551.13 and 279,132.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,551.13 and 279,132.75 is: 413,230.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,551.13 : 279,132.75 = 279,132.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,551.13/279,132.75 = 279,132.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,551.13x = 279,132.75 × 279,132.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,551.13x = 77,915,092,122.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,915,092,122.56/188,551.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 413,230.59
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