Finding the Third Proportional to 176,701.50 and 392,586.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,701.50 and 392,586.75 is: 872,230.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,701.50 : 392,586.75 = 392,586.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,701.50/392,586.75 = 392,586.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,701.50x = 392,586.75 × 392,586.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,701.50x = 154,124,356,275.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,124,356,275.56/176,701.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 872,230.04
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