Finding the Third Proportional to 183,488.50 and 303,678
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,488.50 and 303,678 is: 502,594.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,488.50 : 303,678 = 303,678 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,488.50/303,678 = 303,678/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,488.50x = 303,678 × 303,678 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,488.50x = 92,220,327,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 92,220,327,684/183,488.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 502,594.59
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