Finding the Third Proportional to 183,107.25 and 249,432.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,107.25 and 249,432.75 is: 339,782.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,107.25 : 249,432.75 = 249,432.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,107.25/249,432.75 = 249,432.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,107.25x = 249,432.75 × 249,432.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,107.25x = 62,216,696,772.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,216,696,772.56/183,107.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 339,782.81
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