Finding the Third Proportional to 176,676.75 and 362,709
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,676.75 and 362,709 is: 744,624.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,676.75 : 362,709 = 362,709 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,676.75/362,709 = 362,709/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,676.75x = 362,709 × 362,709 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,676.75x = 131,557,818,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,557,818,681/176,676.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 744,624.40
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