Finding the Third Proportional to 173,198.25 and 380,416.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,198.25 and 380,416.50 is: 835,555.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,198.25 : 380,416.50 = 380,416.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,198.25/380,416.50 = 380,416.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,198.25x = 380,416.50 × 380,416.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,198.25x = 144,716,713,472.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,716,713,472.25/173,198.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 835,555.29
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