Finding the Third Proportional to 181,490.63 and 374,635.13
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,490.63 and 374,635.13 is: 773,326.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,490.63 : 374,635.13 = 374,635.13 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,490.63/374,635.13 = 374,635.13/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,490.63x = 374,635.13 × 374,635.13 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,490.63x = 140,351,476,883.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,351,476,883.77/181,490.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 773,326.32
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