Finding the Third Proportional to 182,763 and 423,070.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,763 and 423,070.50 is: 979,348.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,763 : 423,070.50 = 423,070.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,763/423,070.50 = 423,070.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,763x = 423,070.50 × 423,070.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,763x = 178,988,647,970.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 178,988,647,970.25/182,763 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 979,348.38
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