Finding the Third Proportional to 190,506.50 and 409,686.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 190,506.50 and 409,686.50 is: 881,035.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190,506.50 : 409,686.50 = 409,686.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190,506.50/409,686.50 = 409,686.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190,506.50x = 409,686.50 × 409,686.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190,506.50x = 167,843,028,282.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,843,028,282.25/190,506.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 881,035.70
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