Finding the Third Proportional to 183,528 and 389,088.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,528 and 389,088.50 is: 824,887.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,528 : 389,088.50 = 389,088.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,528/389,088.50 = 389,088.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,528x = 389,088.50 × 389,088.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,528x = 151,389,860,832.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,389,860,832.25/183,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 824,887.00
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