Finding the Third Proportional to 180,218.50 and 383,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,218.50 and 383,730 is: 817,056.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,218.50 : 383,730 = 383,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,218.50/383,730 = 383,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,218.50x = 383,730 × 383,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,218.50x = 147,248,712,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,248,712,900/180,218.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 817,056.59
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