Finding the Third Proportional to 181,233.75 and 426,448.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,233.75 and 426,448.88 is: 1,003,447.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,233.75 : 426,448.88 = 426,448.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,233.75/426,448.88 = 426,448.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,233.75x = 426,448.88 × 426,448.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,233.75x = 181,858,642,988.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 181,858,642,988.77/181,233.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,003,447.99
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