Finding the Third Proportional to 183,325.50 and 397,755
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,325.50 and 397,755 is: 862,995.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,325.50 : 397,755 = 397,755 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,325.50/397,755 = 397,755/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,325.50x = 397,755 × 397,755 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,325.50x = 158,209,040,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,209,040,025/183,325.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 862,995.27
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