Finding the Third Proportional to 185,332.50 and 403,929
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Solution
The third proportional to 185,332.50 and 403,929 is: 880,356.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185,332.50 : 403,929 = 403,929 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185,332.50/403,929 = 403,929/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185,332.50x = 403,929 × 403,929 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185,332.50x = 163,158,637,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 163,158,637,041/185,332.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 880,356.32
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