Finding the Third Proportional to 182,913.75 and 242,691.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,913.75 and 242,691.75 is: 322,005.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,913.75 : 242,691.75 = 242,691.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,913.75/242,691.75 = 242,691.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,913.75x = 242,691.75 × 242,691.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,913.75x = 58,899,285,518.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,899,285,518.06/182,913.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 322,005.78
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