Finding the Third Proportional to 180,066 and 387,454.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,066 and 387,454.50 is: 833,699.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,066 : 387,454.50 = 387,454.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,066/387,454.50 = 387,454.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,066x = 387,454.50 × 387,454.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,066x = 150,120,989,570.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,120,989,570.25/180,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 833,699.81
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