Finding the Third Proportional to 176,100 and 267,514.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,100 and 267,514.50 is: 406,382.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,100 : 267,514.50 = 267,514.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,100/267,514.50 = 267,514.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,100x = 267,514.50 × 267,514.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,100x = 71,564,007,710.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,564,007,710.25/176,100 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 406,382.78
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