Finding the Third Proportional to 183,006 and 292,207.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,006 and 292,207.50 is: 466,570.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,006 : 292,207.50 = 292,207.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,006/292,207.50 = 292,207.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,006x = 292,207.50 × 292,207.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,006x = 85,385,223,056.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,385,223,056.25/183,006 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 466,570.62
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