Finding the Third Proportional to 183,174.75 and 397,237.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,174.75 and 397,237.50 is: 861,459.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,174.75 : 397,237.50 = 397,237.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,174.75/397,237.50 = 397,237.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,174.75x = 397,237.50 × 397,237.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,174.75x = 157,797,631,406.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,797,631,406.25/183,174.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 861,459.52
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