Finding the Third Proportional to 181,923 and 388,783.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,923 and 388,783.50 is: 830,860.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,923 : 388,783.50 = 388,783.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,923/388,783.50 = 388,783.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,923x = 388,783.50 × 388,783.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,923x = 151,152,609,872.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,152,609,872.25/181,923 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 830,860.36
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