Finding the Third Proportional to 183,486.50 and 401,941
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,486.50 and 401,941 is: 880,482.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,486.50 : 401,941 = 401,941 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,486.50/401,941 = 401,941/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,486.50x = 401,941 × 401,941 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,486.50x = 161,556,567,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 161,556,567,481/183,486.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 880,482.04
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