Finding the Third Proportional to 188,844.19 and 407,849.06
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,844.19 and 407,849.06 is: 880,836.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,844.19 : 407,849.06 = 407,849.06 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,844.19/407,849.06 = 407,849.06/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,844.19x = 407,849.06 × 407,849.06 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,844.19x = 166,340,857,782.13 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,340,857,782.13/188,844.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 880,836.52
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