Finding the Third Proportional to 181,110 and 245,965.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,110 and 245,965.50 is: 334,045.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,110 : 245,965.50 = 245,965.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,110/245,965.50 = 245,965.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,110x = 245,965.50 × 245,965.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,110x = 60,499,027,190.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,499,027,190.25/181,110 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 334,045.76
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