Finding the Third Proportional to 180,444 and 391,627.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,444 and 391,627.50 is: 849,970.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,444 : 391,627.50 = 391,627.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,444/391,627.50 = 391,627.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,444x = 391,627.50 × 391,627.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,444x = 153,372,098,756.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,372,098,756.25/180,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 849,970.62
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