Finding the Third Proportional to 181,166.63 and 398,175.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,166.63 and 398,175.75 is: 875,127.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,166.63 : 398,175.75 = 398,175.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,166.63/398,175.75 = 398,175.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,166.63x = 398,175.75 × 398,175.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,166.63x = 158,543,927,888.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,543,927,888.06/181,166.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 875,127.68
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