Finding the Third Proportional to 184,505.72 and 301,281.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,505.72 and 301,281.19 is: 491,964.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,505.72 : 301,281.19 = 301,281.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,505.72/301,281.19 = 301,281.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,505.72x = 301,281.19 × 301,281.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,505.72x = 90,770,353,941.41 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 90,770,353,941.41/184,505.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 491,964.99
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