Finding the Third Proportional to 188,941.50 and 399,201.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,941.50 and 399,201.75 is: 843,446.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,941.50 : 399,201.75 = 399,201.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,941.50/399,201.75 = 399,201.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,941.50x = 399,201.75 × 399,201.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,941.50x = 159,362,037,203.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,362,037,203.06/188,941.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 843,446.45
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