Finding the Third Proportional to 182,113.50 and 275,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,113.50 and 275,712 is: 417,416.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,113.50 : 275,712 = 275,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,113.50/275,712 = 275,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,113.50x = 275,712 × 275,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,113.50x = 76,017,106,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,017,106,944/182,113.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 417,416.10
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