Finding the Third Proportional to 180,801 and 393,313.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,801 and 393,313.50 is: 855,612.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,801 : 393,313.50 = 393,313.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,801/393,313.50 = 393,313.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,801x = 393,313.50 × 393,313.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,801x = 154,695,509,282.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,695,509,282.25/180,801 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 855,612.02
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