Finding the Third Proportional to 182,481.75 and 290,584.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,481.75 and 290,584.13 is: 462,726.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,481.75 : 290,584.13 = 290,584.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,481.75/290,584.13 = 290,584.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,481.75x = 290,584.13 × 290,584.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,481.75x = 84,439,133,702.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,439,133,702.02/182,481.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 462,726.46
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