Finding the Third Proportional to 181,102.50 and 286,704.56
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,102.50 and 286,704.56 is: 453,883.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,102.50 : 286,704.56 = 286,704.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,102.50/286,704.56 = 286,704.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,102.50x = 286,704.56 × 286,704.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,102.50x = 82,199,506,158.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,199,506,158.32/181,102.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 453,883.88
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