Finding the Third Proportional to 171,453.50 and 376,844
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Solution
The third proportional to 171,453.50 and 376,844 is: 828,279.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,453.50 : 376,844 = 376,844 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,453.50/376,844 = 376,844/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,453.50x = 376,844 × 376,844 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,453.50x = 142,011,400,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,011,400,336/171,453.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 828,279.39
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