Finding the Third Proportional to 181,635.75 and 494,127
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,635.75 and 494,127 is: 1,344,236.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,635.75 : 494,127 = 494,127 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,635.75/494,127 = 494,127/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,635.75x = 494,127 × 494,127 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,635.75x = 244,161,492,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 244,161,492,129/181,635.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,344,236.98
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