Finding the Third Proportional to 89,338.50 and 186,027.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,338.50 and 186,027.75 is: 387,361.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,338.50 : 186,027.75 = 186,027.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,338.50/186,027.75 = 186,027.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,338.50x = 186,027.75 × 186,027.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,338.50x = 34,606,323,770.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 34,606,323,770.06/89,338.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 387,361.82
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