Finding the Third Proportional to 183,546.50 and 258,478
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,546.50 and 258,478 is: 363,999.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,546.50 : 258,478 = 258,478 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,546.50/258,478 = 258,478/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,546.50x = 258,478 × 258,478 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,546.50x = 66,810,876,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66,810,876,484/183,546.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 363,999.73
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