Finding the Third Proportional to 184,964.63 and 277,449.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 184,964.63 and 277,449.75 is: 416,178.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
184,964.63 : 277,449.75 = 277,449.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
184,964.63/277,449.75 = 277,449.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
184,964.63x = 277,449.75 × 277,449.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
184,964.63x = 76,978,363,775.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,978,363,775.06/184,964.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 416,178.84
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