Finding the Third Proportional to 182,034.75 and 396,027.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,034.75 and 396,027.75 is: 861,582.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,034.75 : 396,027.75 = 396,027.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,034.75/396,027.75 = 396,027.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,034.75x = 396,027.75 × 396,027.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,034.75x = 156,837,978,770.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 156,837,978,770.06/182,034.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 861,582.63
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