Finding the Third Proportional to 180,397.88 and 389,702.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,397.88 and 389,702.63 is: 841,851.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,397.88 : 389,702.63 = 389,702.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,397.88/389,702.63 = 389,702.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,397.88x = 389,702.63 × 389,702.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,397.88x = 151,868,135,931.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,868,135,931.89/180,397.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 841,851.02
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