Finding the Third Proportional to 180,022.50 and 241,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,022.50 and 241,560 is: 324,133.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,022.50 : 241,560 = 241,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,022.50/241,560 = 241,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,022.50x = 241,560 × 241,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,022.50x = 58,351,233,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,351,233,600/180,022.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 324,133.00
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