Finding the Third Proportional to 180,148.50 and 394,155
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,148.50 and 394,155 is: 862,389.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,148.50 : 394,155 = 394,155 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,148.50/394,155 = 394,155/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,148.50x = 394,155 × 394,155 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,148.50x = 155,358,164,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,358,164,025/180,148.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 862,389.44
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