Finding the Third Proportional to 180,802.13 and 345,201.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,802.13 and 345,201.75 is: 659,086.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,802.13 : 345,201.75 = 345,201.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,802.13/345,201.75 = 345,201.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,802.13x = 345,201.75 × 345,201.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,802.13x = 119,164,248,203.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,164,248,203.06/180,802.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 659,086.55
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