Finding the Third Proportional to 180,240.19 and 242,625.94
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,240.19 and 242,625.94 is: 326,605.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,240.19 : 242,625.94 = 242,625.94 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,240.19/242,625.94 = 242,625.94/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,240.19x = 242,625.94 × 242,625.94 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,240.19x = 58,867,345,547.75 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,867,345,547.75/180,240.19 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 326,605.00
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