Finding the Third Proportional to 180,924.06 and 385,894.44
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,924.06 and 385,894.44 is: 823,077.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,924.06 : 385,894.44 = 385,894.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,924.06/385,894.44 = 385,894.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,924.06x = 385,894.44 × 385,894.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,924.06x = 148,914,519,908.24 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,914,519,908.24/180,924.06 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 823,077.48
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