Finding the Third Proportional to 180,621.14 and 281,272.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,621.14 and 281,272.50 is: 438,011.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,621.14 : 281,272.50 = 281,272.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,621.14/281,272.50 = 281,272.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,621.14x = 281,272.50 × 281,272.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,621.14x = 79,114,219,256.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,114,219,256.25/180,621.14 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 438,011.96
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