Finding the Third Proportional to 83,538 and 180,115.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 83,538 and 180,115.50 is: 388,345.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
83,538 : 180,115.50 = 180,115.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
83,538/180,115.50 = 180,115.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
83,538x = 180,115.50 × 180,115.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
83,538x = 32,441,593,340.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,441,593,340.25/83,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 388,345.34
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