Finding the Third Proportional to 181,921.50 and 271,102.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,921.50 and 271,102.50 is: 404,001.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,921.50 : 271,102.50 = 271,102.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,921.50/271,102.50 = 271,102.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,921.50x = 271,102.50 × 271,102.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,921.50x = 73,496,565,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,496,565,506.25/181,921.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 404,001.54
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