Finding the Third Proportional to 202,186.50 and 432,774
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Solution
The third proportional to 202,186.50 and 432,774 is: 926,339.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
202,186.50 : 432,774 = 432,774 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
202,186.50/432,774 = 432,774/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
202,186.50x = 432,774 × 432,774 - Step 4: Simplify right side
202,186.50x = 187,293,335,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,293,335,076/202,186.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 926,339.47
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