Finding the Third Proportional to 184,473 and 277,998.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,473 and 277,998.75 is: 418,941.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,473 : 277,998.75 = 277,998.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,473/277,998.75 = 277,998.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,473x = 277,998.75 × 277,998.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,473x = 77,283,305,001.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,283,305,001.56/184,473 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 418,941.01
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