Finding the Third Proportional to 176,315.63 and 387,618.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,315.63 and 387,618.75 is: 852,155.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,315.63 : 387,618.75 = 387,618.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,315.63/387,618.75 = 387,618.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,315.63x = 387,618.75 × 387,618.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,315.63x = 150,248,295,351.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,248,295,351.56/176,315.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 852,155.31
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