Finding the Third Proportional to 183,885.19 and 281,176.31
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,885.19 and 281,176.31 is: 429,942.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,885.19 : 281,176.31 = 281,176.31 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,885.19/281,176.31 = 281,176.31/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,885.19x = 281,176.31 × 281,176.31 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,885.19x = 79,060,118,711.10 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,060,118,711.10/183,885.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 429,942.83
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