Finding the Third Proportional to 176,047.50 and 380,151
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,047.50 and 380,151 is: 820,885.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,047.50 : 380,151 = 380,151 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,047.50/380,151 = 380,151/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,047.50x = 380,151 × 380,151 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,047.50x = 144,514,782,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,514,782,801/176,047.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 820,885.17
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