Finding the Third Proportional to 183,867.75 and 257,809.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,867.75 and 257,809.50 is: 361,486.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,867.75 : 257,809.50 = 257,809.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,867.75/257,809.50 = 257,809.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,867.75x = 257,809.50 × 257,809.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,867.75x = 66,465,738,290.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66,465,738,290.25/183,867.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 361,486.66
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