Finding the Third Proportional to 181,926 and 382,702.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,926 and 382,702.50 is: 805,059.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,926 : 382,702.50 = 382,702.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,926/382,702.50 = 382,702.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,926x = 382,702.50 × 382,702.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,926x = 146,461,203,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,461,203,506.25/181,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 805,059.22
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