Finding the Third Proportional to 181,853.25 and 395,183.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,853.25 and 395,183.63 is: 858,769.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,853.25 : 395,183.63 = 395,183.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,853.25/395,183.63 = 395,183.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,853.25x = 395,183.63 × 395,183.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,853.25x = 156,170,097,468.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 156,170,097,468.14/181,853.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 858,769.90
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