Finding the Third Proportional to 188,946.50 and 415,252.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 188,946.50 and 415,252.75 is: 912,612.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
188,946.50 : 415,252.75 = 415,252.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
188,946.50/415,252.75 = 415,252.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
188,946.50x = 415,252.75 × 415,252.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
188,946.50x = 172,434,846,382.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,434,846,382.56/188,946.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 912,612.02
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