Finding the Third Proportional to 184,421.81 and 400,828.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,421.81 and 400,828.50 is: 871,173.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,421.81 : 400,828.50 = 400,828.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,421.81/400,828.50 = 400,828.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,421.81x = 400,828.50 × 400,828.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,421.81x = 160,663,486,412.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 160,663,486,412.25/184,421.81 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 871,173.99
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