Finding the Third Proportional to 176,107.50 and 377,115.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,107.50 and 377,115.75 is: 807,553.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,107.50 : 377,115.75 = 377,115.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,107.50/377,115.75 = 377,115.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,107.50x = 377,115.75 × 377,115.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,107.50x = 142,216,288,898.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,216,288,898.06/176,107.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 807,553.85
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