Finding the Third Proportional to 180,792 and 393,295.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,792 and 393,295.50 is: 855,576.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,792 : 393,295.50 = 393,295.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,792/393,295.50 = 393,295.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,792x = 393,295.50 × 393,295.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,792x = 154,681,350,320.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,681,350,320.25/180,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 855,576.30
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