Finding the Third Proportional to 184,021.88 and 260,961.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,021.88 and 260,961.75 is: 370,070.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,021.88 : 260,961.75 = 260,961.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,021.88/260,961.75 = 260,961.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,021.88x = 260,961.75 × 260,961.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,021.88x = 68,101,034,963.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,101,034,963.06/184,021.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 370,070.32
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