Finding the Third Proportional to 181,286.07 and 377,458.26
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,286.07 and 377,458.26 is: 785,911.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,286.07 : 377,458.26 = 377,458.26 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,286.07/377,458.26 = 377,458.26/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,286.07x = 377,458.26 × 377,458.26 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,286.07x = 142,474,737,865.29 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,474,737,865.29/181,286.07 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 785,911.12
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