Finding the Third Proportional to 184,450.50 and 266,577.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,450.50 and 266,577.75 is: 385,272.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,450.50 : 266,577.75 = 266,577.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,450.50/266,577.75 = 266,577.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,450.50x = 266,577.75 × 266,577.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,450.50x = 71,063,696,795.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,063,696,795.06/184,450.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 385,272.45
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