Finding the Third Proportional to 176,395.50 and 264,991.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,395.50 and 264,991.50 is: 398,085.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,395.50 : 264,991.50 = 264,991.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,395.50/264,991.50 = 264,991.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,395.50x = 264,991.50 × 264,991.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,395.50x = 70,220,495,072.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,220,495,072.25/176,395.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 398,085.52
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