Finding the Third Proportional to 181,207.13 and 393,553.69
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,207.13 and 393,553.69 is: 854,737.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,207.13 : 393,553.69 = 393,553.69 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,207.13/393,553.69 = 393,553.69/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,207.13x = 393,553.69 × 393,553.69 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,207.13x = 154,884,504,944.85 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,884,504,944.85/181,207.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 854,737.39
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