Finding the Third Proportional to 181,237.50 and 391,635
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,237.50 and 391,635 is: 846,281.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,237.50 : 391,635 = 391,635 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,237.50/391,635 = 391,635/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,237.50x = 391,635 × 391,635 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,237.50x = 153,377,973,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,377,973,225/181,237.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 846,281.66
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