Finding the Third Proportional to 181,861.50 and 394,827
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,861.50 and 394,827 is: 857,181.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,861.50 : 394,827 = 394,827 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,861.50/394,827 = 394,827/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,861.50x = 394,827 × 394,827 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,861.50x = 155,888,359,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,888,359,929/181,861.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 857,181.76
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