Finding the Third Proportional to 180,059.50 and 386,807
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,059.50 and 386,807 is: 830,945.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,059.50 : 386,807 = 386,807 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,059.50/386,807 = 386,807/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,059.50x = 386,807 × 386,807 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,059.50x = 149,619,655,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,619,655,249/180,059.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 830,945.63
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