Finding the Third Proportional to 174,848.63 and 377,611.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,848.63 and 377,611.88 is: 815,509.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,848.63 : 377,611.88 = 377,611.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,848.63/377,611.88 = 377,611.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,848.63x = 377,611.88 × 377,611.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,848.63x = 142,590,728,141.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,590,728,141.02/174,848.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 815,509.58
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