Finding the Third Proportional to 176,535.75 and 362,457
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,535.75 and 362,457 is: 744,183.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,535.75 : 362,457 = 362,457 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,535.75/362,457 = 362,457/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,535.75x = 362,457 × 362,457 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,535.75x = 131,375,076,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,375,076,849/176,535.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 744,183.98
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