Finding the Third Proportional to 183,792 and 414,970.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,792 and 414,970.50 is: 936,931.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,792 : 414,970.50 = 414,970.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,792/414,970.50 = 414,970.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,792x = 414,970.50 × 414,970.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,792x = 172,200,515,870.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,200,515,870.25/183,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 936,931.51
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