Finding the Third Proportional to 181,246.50 and 397,351.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,246.50 and 397,351.50 is: 871,124.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,246.50 : 397,351.50 = 397,351.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,246.50/397,351.50 = 397,351.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,246.50x = 397,351.50 × 397,351.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,246.50x = 157,888,214,552.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,888,214,552.25/181,246.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 871,124.21
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