Finding the Third Proportional to 176,094 and 380,902.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,094 and 380,902.50 is: 823,916.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,094 : 380,902.50 = 380,902.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,094/380,902.50 = 380,902.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,094x = 380,902.50 × 380,902.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,094x = 145,086,714,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,086,714,506.25/176,094 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 823,916.29
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