Finding the Third Proportional to 175,216.50 and 367,929
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,216.50 and 367,929 is: 772,597.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,216.50 : 367,929 = 367,929 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,216.50/367,929 = 367,929/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,216.50x = 367,929 × 367,929 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,216.50x = 135,371,749,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,371,749,041/175,216.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 772,597.04
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