Finding the Third Proportional to 182,020.50 and 271,626.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,020.50 and 271,626.75 is: 405,344.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,020.50 : 271,626.75 = 271,626.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,020.50/271,626.75 = 271,626.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,020.50x = 271,626.75 × 271,626.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,020.50x = 73,781,091,315.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,781,091,315.56/182,020.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 405,344.95
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