Finding the Third Proportional to 183,951 and 263,533.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 183,951 and 263,533.50 is: 377,545.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
183,951 : 263,533.50 = 263,533.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
183,951/263,533.50 = 263,533.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
183,951x = 263,533.50 × 263,533.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
183,951x = 69,449,905,622.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,449,905,622.25/183,951 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 377,545.68
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