Finding the Third Proportional to 180,631.69 and 277,749
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,631.69 and 277,749 is: 427,081.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,631.69 : 277,749 = 277,749 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,631.69/277,749 = 277,749/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,631.69x = 277,749 × 277,749 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,631.69x = 77,144,507,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,144,507,001/180,631.69 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 427,081.80
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