Finding the Third Proportional to 184,915.50 and 393,661.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,915.50 and 393,661.50 is: 838,055.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,915.50 : 393,661.50 = 393,661.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,915.50/393,661.50 = 393,661.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,915.50x = 393,661.50 × 393,661.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,915.50x = 154,969,376,582.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,969,376,582.25/184,915.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 838,055.09
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