Finding the Third Proportional to 181,084.50 and 385,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,084.50 and 385,560 is: 820,923.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,084.50 : 385,560 = 385,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,084.50/385,560 = 385,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,084.50x = 385,560 × 385,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,084.50x = 148,656,513,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,656,513,600/181,084.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 820,923.46
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