Finding the Third Proportional to 184,873.50 and 398,236.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,873.50 and 398,236.50 is: 857,842.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,873.50 : 398,236.50 = 398,236.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,873.50/398,236.50 = 398,236.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,873.50x = 398,236.50 × 398,236.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,873.50x = 158,592,309,932.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,592,309,932.25/184,873.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 857,842.31
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