Finding the Third Proportional to 185,376.75 and 404,733
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Solution
The third proportional to 185,376.75 and 404,733 is: 883,653.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
185,376.75 : 404,733 = 404,733 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
185,376.75/404,733 = 404,733/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
185,376.75x = 404,733 × 404,733 - Step 4: Simplify right side
185,376.75x = 163,808,801,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 163,808,801,289/185,376.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 883,653.43
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