Finding the Third Proportional to 181,107 and 393,329.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,107 and 393,329.25 is: 854,234.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,107 : 393,329.25 = 393,329.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,107/393,329.25 = 393,329.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,107x = 393,329.25 × 393,329.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,107x = 154,707,898,905.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,707,898,905.56/181,107 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 854,234.78
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