Finding the Third Proportional to 181,873.50 and 395,223
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,873.50 and 395,223 is: 858,845.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,873.50 : 395,223 = 395,223 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,873.50/395,223 = 395,223/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,873.50x = 395,223 × 395,223 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,873.50x = 156,201,219,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 156,201,219,729/181,873.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 858,845.40
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