Finding the Third Proportional to 184,005 and 374,776.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,005 and 374,776.50 is: 763,334.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,005 : 374,776.50 = 374,776.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,005/374,776.50 = 374,776.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,005x = 374,776.50 × 374,776.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,005x = 140,457,424,952.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,457,424,952.25/184,005 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 763,334.83
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