Finding the Third Proportional to 176,314.50 and 391,869
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,314.50 and 391,869 is: 870,951.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,314.50 : 391,869 = 391,869 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,314.50/391,869 = 391,869/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,314.50x = 391,869 × 391,869 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,314.50x = 153,561,313,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,561,313,161/176,314.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 870,951.13
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