Finding the Third Proportional to 182,232.75 and 394,417.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,232.75 and 394,417.50 is: 853,661.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,232.75 : 394,417.50 = 394,417.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,232.75/394,417.50 = 394,417.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,232.75x = 394,417.50 × 394,417.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,232.75x = 155,565,164,306.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,565,164,306.25/182,232.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 853,661.95
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