Finding the Third Proportional to 183,849.75 and 285,423.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,849.75 and 285,423.75 is: 443,115.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,849.75 : 285,423.75 = 285,423.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,849.75/285,423.75 = 285,423.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,849.75x = 285,423.75 × 285,423.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,849.75x = 81,466,717,064.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,466,717,064.06/183,849.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 443,115.73
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