Finding the Third Proportional to 181,791 and 390,568.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,791 and 390,568.50 is: 839,116.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,791 : 390,568.50 = 390,568.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,791/390,568.50 = 390,568.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,791x = 390,568.50 × 390,568.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,791x = 152,543,753,192.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,543,753,192.25/181,791 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 839,116.09
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