Finding the Third Proportional to 188,886.94 and 299,087.44
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,886.94 and 299,087.44 is: 473,581.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,886.94 : 299,087.44 = 299,087.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,886.94/299,087.44 = 299,087.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,886.94x = 299,087.44 × 299,087.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,886.94x = 89,453,295,270.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,453,295,270.32/188,886.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 473,581.16
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