Finding the Third Proportional to 180,805.50 and 388,819.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,805.50 and 388,819.50 is: 836,150.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,805.50 : 388,819.50 = 388,819.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,805.50/388,819.50 = 388,819.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,805.50x = 388,819.50 × 388,819.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,805.50x = 151,180,603,580.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,180,603,580.25/180,805.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 836,150.47
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