Finding the Third Proportional to 174,940.50 and 381,534
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Solution
The third proportional to 174,940.50 and 381,534 is: 832,101.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
174,940.50 : 381,534 = 381,534 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
174,940.50/381,534 = 381,534/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
174,940.50x = 381,534 × 381,534 - Step 4: Simplify right side
174,940.50x = 145,568,193,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,568,193,156/174,940.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 832,101.16
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