Finding the Third Proportional to 183,768.75 and 375,313.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,768.75 and 375,313.50 is: 766,508.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,768.75 : 375,313.50 = 375,313.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,768.75/375,313.50 = 375,313.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,768.75x = 375,313.50 × 375,313.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,768.75x = 140,860,223,282.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,860,223,282.25/183,768.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 766,508.03
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