Finding the Third Proportional to 180,132.19 and 388,098.84
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,132.19 and 388,098.84 is: 836,167.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,132.19 : 388,098.84 = 388,098.84 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,132.19/388,098.84 = 388,098.84/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,132.19x = 388,098.84 × 388,098.84 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,132.19x = 150,620,712,520.09 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,620,712,520.09/180,132.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 836,167.68
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