Finding the Third Proportional to 175,585.50 and 385,347.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 175,585.50 and 385,347.75 is: 845,701.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
175,585.50 : 385,347.75 = 385,347.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
175,585.50/385,347.75 = 385,347.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
175,585.50x = 385,347.75 × 385,347.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
175,585.50x = 148,492,888,430.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,492,888,430.06/175,585.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 845,701.32
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