Finding the Third Proportional to 180,468.75 and 252,321.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,468.75 and 252,321.75 is: 352,782.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,468.75 : 252,321.75 = 252,321.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,468.75/252,321.75 = 252,321.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,468.75x = 252,321.75 × 252,321.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,468.75x = 63,666,265,523.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,666,265,523.06/180,468.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,782.77
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