Finding the Third Proportional to 183,097.50 and 405,378.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,097.50 and 405,378.75 is: 897,510.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,097.50 : 405,378.75 = 405,378.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,097.50/405,378.75 = 405,378.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,097.50x = 405,378.75 × 405,378.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,097.50x = 164,331,930,951.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 164,331,930,951.56/183,097.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 897,510.51
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