Finding the Third Proportional to 182,283.75 and 272,814.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,283.75 and 272,814.75 is: 408,307.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,283.75 : 272,814.75 = 272,814.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,283.75/272,814.75 = 272,814.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,283.75x = 272,814.75 × 272,814.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,283.75x = 74,427,887,817.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,427,887,817.56/182,283.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 408,307.86
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