Finding the Third Proportional to 183,631.11 and 283,750.44
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,631.11 and 283,750.44 is: 438,456.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,631.11 : 283,750.44 = 283,750.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,631.11/283,750.44 = 283,750.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,631.11x = 283,750.44 × 283,750.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,631.11x = 80,514,309,673.03 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,514,309,673.03/183,631.11 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 438,456.80
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