Finding the Third Proportional to 181,108.50 and 393,330
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,108.50 and 393,330 is: 854,230.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,108.50 : 393,330 = 393,330 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,108.50/393,330 = 393,330/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,108.50x = 393,330 × 393,330 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,108.50x = 154,708,488,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,708,488,900/181,108.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 854,230.97
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