Finding the Third Proportional to 173,928.50 and 369,180
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Solution
The third proportional to 173,928.50 and 369,180 is: 783,620.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
173,928.50 : 369,180 = 369,180 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
173,928.50/369,180 = 369,180/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
173,928.50x = 369,180 × 369,180 - Step 4: Simplify right side
173,928.50x = 136,293,872,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,293,872,400/173,928.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 783,620.12
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