Finding the Third Proportional to 84,295.50 and 180,586.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 84,295.50 and 180,586.50 is: 386,871.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
84,295.50 : 180,586.50 = 180,586.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
84,295.50/180,586.50 = 180,586.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
84,295.50x = 180,586.50 × 180,586.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
84,295.50x = 32,611,483,982.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,611,483,982.25/84,295.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 386,871.00
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