Finding the Third Proportional to 176,038 and 380,133.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,038 and 380,133.50 is: 820,853.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,038 : 380,133.50 = 380,133.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,038/380,133.50 = 380,133.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,038x = 380,133.50 × 380,133.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,038x = 144,501,477,822.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,501,477,822.25/176,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 820,853.89
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