Finding the Third Proportional to 180,883.13 and 393,909.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,883.13 and 393,909.75 is: 857,818.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,883.13 : 393,909.75 = 393,909.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,883.13/393,909.75 = 393,909.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,883.13x = 393,909.75 × 393,909.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,883.13x = 155,164,891,145.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,164,891,145.06/180,883.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 857,818.50
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