Finding the Third Proportional to 181,302 and 384,214.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,302 and 384,214.50 is: 814,225.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,302 : 384,214.50 = 384,214.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,302/384,214.50 = 384,214.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,302x = 384,214.50 × 384,214.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,302x = 147,620,782,010.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,620,782,010.25/181,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 814,225.89
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