Finding the Third Proportional to 188,811 and 201,750.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,811 and 201,750.75 is: 215,577.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,811 : 201,750.75 = 201,750.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,811/201,750.75 = 201,750.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,811x = 201,750.75 × 201,750.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,811x = 40,703,365,125.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 40,703,365,125.56/188,811 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 215,577.30
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