Finding the Third Proportional to 180,079.50 and 390,683
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,079.50 and 390,683 is: 847,587.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,079.50 : 390,683 = 390,683 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,079.50/390,683 = 390,683/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,079.50x = 390,683 × 390,683 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,079.50x = 152,633,206,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,633,206,489/180,079.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 847,587.91
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