Finding the Third Proportional to 184,126.50 and 403,384.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,126.50 and 403,384.50 is: 883,735.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,126.50 : 403,384.50 = 403,384.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,126.50/403,384.50 = 403,384.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,126.50x = 403,384.50 × 403,384.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,126.50x = 162,719,054,840.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,719,054,840.25/184,126.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 883,735.12
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