Finding the Third Proportional to 182,291.06 and 285,309.84
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,291.06 and 285,309.84 is: 446,547.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,291.06 : 285,309.84 = 285,309.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,291.06/285,309.84 = 285,309.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,291.06x = 285,309.84 × 285,309.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,291.06x = 81,401,706,940.65 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,401,706,940.65/182,291.06 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 446,547.99
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