Finding the Third Proportional to 188,869.50 and 414,951.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,869.50 and 414,951.75 is: 911,660.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,869.50 : 414,951.75 = 414,951.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,869.50/414,951.75 = 414,951.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,869.50x = 414,951.75 × 414,951.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,869.50x = 172,184,954,828.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,184,954,828.06/188,869.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 911,660.99
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