Finding the Third Proportional to 180,884.25 and 393,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,884.25 and 393,912 is: 857,822.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,884.25 : 393,912 = 393,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,884.25/393,912 = 393,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,884.25x = 393,912 × 393,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,884.25x = 155,166,663,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,166,663,744/180,884.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 857,822.97
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