Finding the Third Proportional to 183,552.75 and 258,486.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,552.75 and 258,486.75 is: 364,011.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,552.75 : 258,486.75 = 258,486.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,552.75/258,486.75 = 258,486.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,552.75x = 258,486.75 × 258,486.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,552.75x = 66,815,399,925.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66,815,399,925.56/183,552.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 364,011.98
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