Finding the Third Proportional to 183,156 and 314,808.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,156 and 314,808.75 is: 541,093.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,156 : 314,808.75 = 314,808.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,156/314,808.75 = 314,808.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,156x = 314,808.75 × 314,808.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,156x = 99,104,549,076.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,104,549,076.56/183,156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 541,093.65
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