Finding the Third Proportional to 183,544.50 and 403,245
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,544.50 and 403,245 is: 885,924.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,544.50 : 403,245 = 403,245 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,544.50/403,245 = 403,245/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,544.50x = 403,245 × 403,245 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,544.50x = 162,606,530,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,606,530,025/183,544.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 885,924.29
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