Finding the Third Proportional to 184,012.88 and 374,791.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,012.88 and 374,791.50 is: 763,363.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,012.88 : 374,791.50 = 374,791.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,012.88/374,791.50 = 374,791.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,012.88x = 374,791.50 × 374,791.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,012.88x = 140,468,668,472.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,468,668,472.25/184,012.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 763,363.26
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