Finding the Third Proportional to 180,419.50 and 274,884.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,419.50 and 274,884.25 is: 418,809.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,419.50 : 274,884.25 = 274,884.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,419.50/274,884.25 = 274,884.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,419.50x = 274,884.25 × 274,884.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,419.50x = 75,561,350,898.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,561,350,898.06/180,419.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 418,809.22
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