Finding the Third Proportional to 181,251.25 and 388,745.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,251.25 and 388,745.75 is: 833,777.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,251.25 : 388,745.75 = 388,745.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,251.25/388,745.75 = 388,745.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,251.25x = 388,745.75 × 388,745.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,251.25x = 151,123,258,143.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,123,258,143.06/181,251.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 833,777.74
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