Finding the Third Proportional to 183,556.13 and 389,134.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,556.13 and 389,134.13 is: 824,954.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,556.13 : 389,134.13 = 389,134.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,556.13/389,134.13 = 389,134.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,556.13x = 389,134.13 × 389,134.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,556.13x = 151,425,367,239.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,425,367,239.52/183,556.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 824,954.04
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