Finding the Third Proportional to 180,223.50 and 383,742
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,223.50 and 383,742 is: 817,085.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,223.50 : 383,742 = 383,742 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,223.50/383,742 = 383,742/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,223.50x = 383,742 × 383,742 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,223.50x = 147,257,922,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,257,922,564/180,223.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 817,085.02
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