Finding the Third Proportional to 89,079.75 and 185,529.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,079.75 and 185,529.75 is: 386,409.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,079.75 : 185,529.75 = 185,529.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,079.75/185,529.75 = 185,529.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,079.75x = 185,529.75 × 185,529.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,079.75x = 34,421,288,135.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,421,288,135.06/89,079.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 386,409.80
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