Finding the Third Proportional to 183,541.50 and 258,470.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,541.50 and 258,470.50 is: 363,988.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,541.50 : 258,470.50 = 258,470.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,541.50/258,470.50 = 258,470.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,541.50x = 258,470.50 × 258,470.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,541.50x = 66,806,999,370.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66,806,999,370.25/183,541.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 363,988.52
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