Finding the Third Proportional to 86,278.50 and 187,501.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 86,278.50 and 187,501.50 is: 407,480.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
86,278.50 : 187,501.50 = 187,501.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
86,278.50/187,501.50 = 187,501.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
86,278.50x = 187,501.50 × 187,501.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
86,278.50x = 35,156,812,502.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 35,156,812,502.25/86,278.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 407,480.57
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