Finding the Third Proportional to 184,477.50 and 332,403.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,477.50 and 332,403.75 is: 598,947.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,477.50 : 332,403.75 = 332,403.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,477.50/332,403.75 = 332,403.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,477.50x = 332,403.75 × 332,403.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,477.50x = 110,492,253,014.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,492,253,014.06/184,477.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 598,947.04
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