Finding the Third Proportional to 183,437.50 and 428,794.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,437.50 and 428,794.50 is: 1,002,328.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,437.50 : 428,794.50 = 428,794.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,437.50/428,794.50 = 428,794.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,437.50x = 428,794.50 × 428,794.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,437.50x = 183,864,723,230.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 183,864,723,230.25/183,437.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,002,328.99
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