Finding the Third Proportional to 180,163.50 and 417,030
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,163.50 and 417,030 is: 965,312.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,163.50 : 417,030 = 417,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,163.50/417,030 = 417,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,163.50x = 417,030 × 417,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,163.50x = 173,914,020,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,914,020,900/180,163.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 965,312.18
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