Finding the Third Proportional to 184,532.63 and 235,792.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,532.63 and 235,792.13 is: 301,290.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,532.63 : 235,792.13 = 235,792.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,532.63/235,792.13 = 235,792.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,532.63x = 235,792.13 × 235,792.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,532.63x = 55,597,926,212.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 55,597,926,212.02/184,532.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 301,290.50
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