Finding the Third Proportional to 176,424 and 381,036.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,424 and 381,036.50 is: 822,953.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,424 : 381,036.50 = 381,036.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,424/381,036.50 = 381,036.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,424x = 381,036.50 × 381,036.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,424x = 145,188,814,332.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,188,814,332.25/176,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 822,953.87
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