Finding the Third Proportional to 173,769.75 and 380,751.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,769.75 and 380,751.75 is: 834,275.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,769.75 : 380,751.75 = 380,751.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,769.75/380,751.75 = 380,751.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,769.75x = 380,751.75 × 380,751.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,769.75x = 144,971,895,128.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,971,895,128.06/173,769.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 834,275.79
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