Finding the Third Proportional to 183,457.41 and 291,861.98
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,457.41 and 291,861.98 is: 464,322.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,457.41 : 291,861.98 = 291,861.98 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,457.41/291,861.98 = 291,861.98/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,457.41x = 291,861.98 × 291,861.98 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,457.41x = 85,183,417,923.31 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 85,183,417,923.31/183,457.41 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 464,322.59
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